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Wednesday 10 December 2014 • 18 Safar 1436 • Volume 19 Number 6275 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Kuwait most Leaders’ differences should favoured destination for not affect people, says Emir GCC students DOHA: Kuwait is the favourite destination for GCC students seeking education in other Emir opens GCC Gulf countries, shows a report released by the GCC General Summit in Doha Secretariat. As per the 2013 data, Qatar ranks fourth in the list after DOHA: The Emir, H H Sheikh Kuwait, UAE and Saudi Arabia, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, respectively. However, Qatar has yesterday said minor differences the distinction of having the low- of opinion on issues among GCC est number of its citizens pur- leaders should not affect their suing education in other GCC people, the region’s economies, states compared to other member society and the media. states. “We learnt from recent experi- There are 2,986 students from ence that we should not be in a other GCC countries enrolled in hurry to change political differ- schools and universities in Qatar, ences which could happen among who are part of the total 42,462 leaders and interpret their political GCC students studying in other stands into differences that could member countries, local Arabic affect our society, economy and daily Al Rayah reported yester- media,” said the Emir. day, citing a report released by the Opening the 35th session of information section of the GCC the GCC Supreme Council at the The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Kuwait’s Emir H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Bahrain’s King H M Hamad bin Isa Al general secretariat. Sheraton Doha yesterday, the Khalifa, Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Kuwait has the highest number Emir said if the means of coop- Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and GCC Secretary-General Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al of students from other GCC eration and collaboration and the Zayani at the GCC Supreme Council Summit in Doha yesterday. countries — 15,897 — followed by institutions don’t function prop- the UAE (12,780), Saudi Arabia erly during the differences of (9,265), Qatar (2986), Bahrain opinion, this means that “we did (871) and Oman (663). Of the not succeed in laying strong foun- total of 42,462 GCC students, dations for these institutions”. Summit vows to fight growing extremism 20,704 are females. Although “The brotherly relations among Kuwait has the highest number our people should not be affected DOHA: The 35th GCC summit concluded sovereignty of countries in the region, and refrain all the territories they occupied, return of all of students, the figures vary in the in crisis, but if they are (affected), here yesterday with a series of decisions to from the use of force, or threatening with it.” military and civilian State institutions to the different levels such as primary, this means that the GCC as a promote cooperation in economic, politi- The Council hailed the Sultanate of Oman’s State authority, and hand over captured weap- middle school, secondary and body exists only at the level of cal, military and health fronts and a strong efforts to facilitate an agreement between the ons and equipment. higher education. Saudi Arabia leaders and does not reflect the commitment to fight the growing terrorist P 5 +1 and Iran on its nuclear programme, The Supreme Council condemned the mili- tops the list in the case of second- unity of their people.” and extremist threat in the Arab region. hoping that the extension of negotiations tias and their control over the Libyan arena, ary schools, while Bahrain came The Emir said that by practice The GCC Supreme Council reiterated its sup- would lead to a solution that ensures the stressing the importance of the security and first in university education. alone “we can make things that port to Egypt and President Abdel Fattah Al peaceful nature Iran’s nuclear program, tak- stability of Libya and its territorial integrity, Primary schools in the GCC are common to us and our coop- Sisi’s roadmap. The Council stressed the impor- ing into account the environmental concerns demanding an immediate halt to the violence have a total of 17,756 students eration above our differences”. tance of cooperation between the GCC States and of the GCC States. and called for national reconciliation. from other Gulf states. THE PENINSULA Iran “on the basis of good neighbourliness, non- The Supreme Council demanded the imme- THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA Continued on page 2 interference in internal affairs, respect for the diate withdrawal of the Houthi militia from Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME ‘World’s silence on Israeli aggression a big crime’ Continued from page 1 the GCC Secretary-General and “This is the way we can change his assistants, members of the the GCC into a real entity and only GCC consultative board, as well then can we say that the GCC is as ambassadors. the only effective Arab organisa- The Emir said the summit was tion of unity in the world. Then held in the backdrop of compli- only we can have the right to say cated and delicate international that we can become a role model and regional circumstances, which for other Arab unity organisations. put further responsibility on the “Under the challenges and risks leaders to enhance joint work in facing us from different directions line with the aspirations of the we must not be bogged down by GCC people. minor differences and details. He hoped “that the summit will “It is time,” said the Emir, “for set the foundation for a new chap- the GCC to specify its role and ter in Gulf relations by strength- stances on issues in the political ening the spirit of fraternity and situation in the region in accord- solidarity.” ance with its strategic position, The Emir said the uncertainty importance and weight. characterising the current global “Together we must play our role and economic context, and deep- and pursue our common interests.” rooted political and economic “Big powers (a reference to the transformations the world is wit- GCC) do not wait to be asked to nessing, call on the GCC states to act. They act on their own. They work towards economic integra- deal according to their interest, tion and development. and with those who prove that He praised the initiative of they are equally strong (in the the Custodian of the Two Holy region),” said the Emir. Mosques King Abdullah bin The GCC leaders took part in Abdulaziz Al Saud, calling for The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with other Qatari officials attending the GCC Summit yesterday. the summit with the UAE del- Gulf Union and eventually an Arab egation led by Vice-President, Union, which will remain a “lofty community, into an “unviable the malfunctioning of the inter- the need for combined regional “violence, persecution, repression Prime Minister and Ruler of goal.” slogan”. national order manifested by the and international efforts to help and blocking the prospects of hope Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin The Emir said believing in He stressed that the Arab and double standards of the interna- them surpass the current circum- breeds violence”. Rashid Al Maktoum; Kingdom that goal requires gradual steps Islamic world should take a seri- tional legitimacy. stances,” said the Emir, adding: The Emir said there is no of Bahrain’s delegation led by towards economic integration “as ous and strong stance to defend “The (UN) Security Council has “We hope that the governments option but to confront terrorism, H M King Hamad bin Isa Al well as social and cultural rela- the sanctity of Islam in Jerusalem miserably failed to protect civil- and political forces in those coun- adding that countries must exert Khalifa; Kingdom of Saudi tions among our peoples that and provide further support to the ians from war crimes and geno- tries will conform to national efforts to “spare Arab societies the Arabia’s delegation led by Crown would eventually lead to achieving people of Palestine. cide, committed by the Syrian reconciliations that end violence scourge of extremism and terror- Prince, Deputy Premier and our common goals and interests”. The Emir described the inter- regime who insists on rejecting the and address the aspirations of the ism by means of protection before Minister of Defence Salman bin The Emir spoke about Israel’s national community’s silence on political solution and adopting the people for security and stability.” remedy”. Abdulaziz Al Saud; the Sultanate aggression and terror in the Israel’s aggression as “a great comprehensive military solution.” The Emir stressed that such The Emir then highlighted of Oman’s delegation led by Palestinian territories, saying that crime against humanity”. The Emir reiterated support for reconciliation requires a “real- security threats to the GCC and Deputy Prime Minister for the Israel’s illegal settlement policies, He called on the international a political solution to end Syrian istic and rational approach that said GCC leaders welcomed the Council of Ministers Sayyid Fahd attacks on the sanctity of Al Aqsa community to comply with peace bloodshed, fulfil the Syrian peo- puts the national interest above 5 +1 agreement concerning Iran’s bin Mahmoud Al Said; and the Mosque and changing the identity efforts and reach a just and com- ple’s demand for change, security partial interests without excluding nuclear programme. He stressed State of Kuwait’s delegation led of Jerusalem “contradict inter- prehensive settlement based on and stability by providing suffi- any of the social and political com- that Qatar is keen to resolve dif- by the Emir H H Sheikh Sabah national norms in their simplest international legitimacy resolu- cient guarantees that secure their ponents,” while rejecting all forms ferences through peaceful means Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. sense.” tions. This would end the suffering rights, achieve their fair demands of fanaticism that fragment politi- and ensure the Middle East is The Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Such aggression makes it of the Palestinian people and pre- and abide by the integrity of the cal entities. free of weapons of mass destruc- Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani binding on Arab countries and vent Israel from prejudicing the Syrian land and people. Terrorism is posing a serious tion. The Emir also highlighted attended the opening session the international community status of East Jerusalem, he said. “We also confirm that we are threat to the Arab world, the Emir Qatar’s emphasis on maintaining along with the Emir’s Personal to assume their responsibility The Emir said the situation in backing the Syrian people’s right said, adding that the phenomenon cooperation and good neighbourly Representative H H Sheikh Jassim towards Palestine. Syria is getting more tragic for to defend themselves as long as the is a “serious challenge” to stabil- relations with friendly countries bin Hamad Al Thani. He warned that Israel’s con- its disaster-stricken people, add- political solution is not available ity, security and development outside the GCC. The Prime Minister and tinuing violations of human rights ing that among the main reasons and as long as the great powers of the region, and called on the The GCC leaders and members Interior Minister H E Sheikh and persecution of Palestinians of the situation’s deterioration marginalise the issue of the people international community to work of delegations honoured the Emir Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa through its apartheid policy will is “the absence of a clear vision prioritising their other interests. collectively to confront terrorism of Kuwait after the UN named Al Thani also attended the session have grave consequences in the on the part of the influential “The current situations in many and eradicate terrorism’s political, him ‘Humanitarian Leader’ and along with the Advisory Council region, turning the two-state solu- forces in the international com- sisterly Arab countries such as social, and economic causes. Kuwait a ‘Humanitarian Centre’. Chairman, sheikhs and ministers, tion, accepted by the international munity to resolve the crisis, and Libya, Yemen and Iraq underline The Emir also stressed that THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03

The GCC leaders taking part in the 35th Summit and (RIGHT) the media covering the event in Doha yesterday. Kuwait Emir meets child Hamad International Airport founder of ‘Be Active’ ‘achievement for GCC people’ DOHA: The Emir of Kuwait needs, said Sheikh Sabah’s direc- Foundation for Charitable Works DOHA: The UAE Vice- Mohammed was briefed on pas- section. He said the airport is H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al tives “are a beacon to me in my — an air trip around the world President and Prime Minister senger procedures by Akbar Al an urban facade for Qatar and Jaber Al Sabah met Qatari child life”. which will start from Doha as a and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways. a portal for the entry of people Mohammad Al Muftah, Founder Al Muftah told Kuwait News Gulf project dubbed ‘Be Positive’ to Mohammed bin Rashid Al Al Baker said the absorption of all nationalities and from dif- of an initiative ‘Be Active’ which Agency (Kuna) that he was happy spread love and peace and promote Maktoum visited Hamad capacity of the airport in the cur- ferent cultural backgrounds into aims to disseminate positivity, to have met the ‘Humanitarian optimism and positivity among International Airport. rent stage is about 30 million pas- Qatar in particular and the region optimism, hope and awareness Leader’ who provided paren- the needy. The foundation has a He congratulated the Emir sengers annually and may reach in general, WAM news agency among people with special needs. tal guidance and tips that will branch in Kuwait and works in H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al 50 million when the capacity reported. He said any project The Emir praised the initiative “guide me in my career”. He cooperation with Al Anbaa news- Thani on the airport, describing reaches 80 aircraft of different accomplished by any of the GCC that supports people with special said the meeting was the “great- paper. The journey will be officially it as an outstanding landmark for generations per hour. states “is an achievement for all needs and promotes their humani- est achievement of my life”. Al launched in six months and will the people of Qatar and the GCC. Sheikh Mohammed also visited GCC peoples, given their common tarian role. Muftah noted the role to be include many activities. While touring the main termi- recreational facilities for passen- destiny outlined by the GCC lead- Al Muftah, a child with special played by Mohammad Al Muftah QNA nal and other buildings, Sheikh gers, restaurants and the baggage ers to achieve unity.” QNA No enmity with GCC committed to combating Egypt, says FM DOHA: There is no ideology of terrorists enmity between Qatar and Egypt so the question Continued from page 1 comprehensive strategy. It stressed of rapprochement does The GCC Secretary-General, Dr the importance of completing the GCC not arise, said Qatar’s Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, read railway project by 2018. Foreign Minister. out the communiqué. The council examined resolutions Qatar stood with the The GCC Supreme Council stressed and recommendations of the Joint people of Egypt since the the commitment of the GCC to com- Defence Council and agreed to create revolution of January 25, bat the ideology upon which terrorist a unified marine force. said H E Dr Khalid bin groups are founded, saying Islam does It also approved the provision of Mohamed Al Attiyah, not support such ideology. medical treatment services in case of replying to a question at a The council welcomed the UN incurable diseases of the employees of press conference at the end Security Council Resolution No 2170 the GCC armed forces through mili- of the 35th GCC Summit in August in 2014, under Chapter VII, tary hospitals and specialised centres yesterday. which condemned the spread of human in the GCC. It expressed satisfaction Responding to another rights violations by terrorist groups, over achievements in security field, question about the GCC’s including those in Iraq and Syria, in including the start of operation by the plans to have a common particular the Daash and Al Nusra unified police from its headquarters in military and whether Front, and sanctions imposed on indi- Abu Dhabi. The council approved the that meant that the GCC viduals associated with these groups. extension of the Muscat Document on wanted to become a force The council approved steps by the a uniform code for property registra- like Nato, Dr Al Attiyah Financial and Economic Cooperation tion as an indicative code system. said: “We hope to become Committee to reach the final status of It decided to refer the proposal for like Nato. That is what Customs Union and the law (system) a unified tourist visa for the GCC to we hope, to have military of food for the GCC to ensure food ministerial committees. It asked the Hamad Mujaigher and Buthayna Al Mulla speaking before the start of the GCC Summit yesterday. power like Nato,” he added. safety, protection of consumers and advisory body to study: Development The GCC leaders in facilitate food trade. It also approved of partnership between the public and their 35th summit agreed rules and principles for the integration private sectors in the GCC; growth of Youth tell Summit about their aspirations to establish a unified mari- of financial markets in the GCC, pend- income of GCC nationals and their time force and expressed ing the completion of standard rules well-being; the future of oil and gas as DOHA: In a first, two young Qataris repre- Hamad Mujaigher and Buthayna Al Mulla said satisfaction over what has for the integration of the markets. a source of wealth and power in the senting the GCC youth spoke at the Summit in their address to the summit before it started been achieved until now The council reviewed a report on GCC and the importance of maintain- of the GCC leaders about the aspirations of the that the GCC youth represented 60 percent of the regarding the establish- water linkage and security in the ing security and development as a stra- region’s youth and expressed support for the population. They urged the GCC leaders to enable ment of common military GCC and completed a long-term tegic choice. THE PENINSULA leaders and their efforts to address issues and them to contribute their bit to develop society and commanders to achieve challenges facing the region. play the role they must. THE PENINSULA joint defence. THE PENINSULA

Only 2pc Qataris studying in Vodafone unveils latest other GCC states Continued from page 1 Of them, 6,881 study in Kuwait, Galaxy Note Edge followed by the UAE (5,450), Saudi Arabia (3,246), Qatar (1,529), Bahrain DOHA: Vodafone Qatar (466) and Oman (384). yesterday said the latest Middle level schools have 12,755 Galaxy Note Edge is availa- GCC students — 5,756 in Kuwait, ble at its stores in Villaggio, 4,223 in the UAE, 1,740 in Saudi Landmark mall, City Centre Arabia, 691 in Qatar, 191 in Bahrain Mall, in Al Nasr and Al and 154 in Oman. Gharrafah, making it the In secondary schools, Saudi Arabia first operator in the country has the highest number of students to launch the smartphone. from other GCC countries (4,279), The handset priced at followed by Kuwait (3,260), the UAE QR4,499 is also available on (3,107), Qatar (766), Bahrain (214) its eShop (www.vodafone. and Oman (125). qa/Go/NoteEdge). It will be In higher education, Bahrain tops offered in other Vodafone the list with 2,544 students, followed retail stores soon. It is the by Kuwait (1,773), Saudi Arabia latest addition to Samsung (1,459), Qatar (658) the UAE (426) Electronics’ Galaxy Note and Oman 25. series. The number of Qatari students It features a one-of-a-kind pursuing education in other GCC screen which offers users a states is the lowest, compared to revolutionary way of access- other member states, amounting to ing information and engaging only two per cent of the total. with their mobile device. Saudi Arabia has the largest share Vodafone Qatar said: “The (44 percent), followed by Oman (28) Galaxy Note Edge is one of the and Kuwait (17), Bahrain (5), the most highly awaited handsets experience to a new level.” watching videos without dis- UAE (3), and Qatar (2). in Qatar and we are happy to The curved screen provides turbing their viewing. As part of a policy decision in 1985, be the first telecom operator quick access to frequently The design concept makes all GCC states treat students from to launch it in our stores for used apps, alerts and device everyday tasks and multitask- other member states equal to their everyone to enjoy the best in functionality – even when ing easier and more efficient, students and certificates issued by mobile innovation. This is a the cover is closed – with echoing Samsung’s consumer- schools, colleges and universities run superb addition to our line- the swipe of a thumb. It also centric approach that cata- by the government enjoy equal status, up of smartphones and one enables users to receive noti- pulted the Note to success. said the daily. THE PENINSULA that is set to take customer fications on the screen while THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Sustainability Challenge winners named Contest focused on ideas about how FIFA 2022 can generate enthusiasm about protecting the environment

DOHA: The Supreme Committee sustainability targets.” for Delivery and Legacy has The competition, which was open announced winners of the Qatar to all secondary schools and universi- Environmental Sustainability Case ties, challenged teams to identify a Study Challenge at Qatar National pressing environmental challenge in Convention Centre. Qatar, assess its impact on society, The winning teams — English and develop a marketing campaign Modern School Al Khor (EMS) that will mobilise the youth to get in the secondary school competi- involved in solving the issue. tion, and Qatar University (QU) in The concepts were assessed by a the university competition — each panel of judges from the committee won $10,000 which will be given to who also reviewed the projects based schools for equipment purchases and on criteria, including the quality of scholarships. research and originality of marketing Yasir Al Jamal, Acting Assistant strategies. Secretary-General for Delivery EMS proposed to tackle the chal- Affairs at the committee, said, “We lenge of solid waste management congratulate QU, the school and through recycling campaigns tar- all teams who were finalists in the geting communities. It’s presenta- competition. tion, which included an original video Officials with winners at the awards ceremony. “It was exciting to see so many designed for YouTube, proposed a students with so many brilliant ideas grassroots awareness campaign in EMS students surveyed about Al Khor campus, International the committee doubled the University team awards about how the 2022 FIFA World local schools that would be reinforced 100 people to learn about their School of London Qatar, and prize for the winners in rec- include $10,000 for first place Cup Qatar can generate enthusi- by a mobile application teaching kids recycling knowledge. Middle East International ognition of their effort put in and $6,000 for the second, along asm about protecting the environ- how to properly separate waste for More than 500 students reg- School. presentations. with the chance of getting an ment and promote innovative ideas recycling. istered as part of 22 university College of North Atlantic The top winning team will internship placement with the that can help the country meet its During their background research, and 72 secondary school teams. Qatar and QU were finalists in receive $10,000, followed by committee and receiving fur- The top four finalists in the the university competition. $6,000 for second, $3,000 for ther support to translate their secondary school competition In a surprise announcement third and $1,000 for fourth concepts into national cam- included two teams from EMS during the awards ceremony, places. paigns. THE PENINSULA

Part of Khalifa IAEA keen to collaborate with Street closed for maintenance QF on science and technology DOHA: Part of Khalifa Street from Al Markhiya Intersection DOHA: Yukiya Amano, to Al Gharafa Intersection Director-General of will be closed from tomor- International Atomic Energy row at 11pm, the Public Works Agency (IAEA), expressed Authority (Ashghal) said yes- keenness to collaborate with terday. The closure will be for Qatar Foundation (QF) in the two days and is part of ongoing field of science and technology. maintenance works. The road is “QF and IAEA share com- expected to be open for traffic mon objectives, focusing on from 11am on Saturday. innovation in science and tech- Motorists heading to Madinat nology,” he said during a recent Khalifa North and Landmark visit to Qatar. mall from Al Markhiya “There are certain areas Intersection can use Arab League both organisations are work- Street to reach Dahl Al Hamam ing in, including environment Intersection and make a U-turn protection, water conservation and use interior roads in the area. and health, and this opens up Those heading to Madinat opportunities for collaboration. Khalifa South can use Jassim Bin I hope this is the beginning Hamad Street and local roads. of a wonderful co-operation between IAEA and QF.” Korean delegation The head of the Vienna-based intergovernmental organisation visits Qatar and his delegation were wel- comed to QF’s Visitors Centre Yukiya Amano, Director-General, International Atomic Energy Agency, DOHA: A Korean team has vis- by Engineer Jassim Telefat, visiting QF. ited Qatar to explore cooperation Group Executive Director, QF in medical sciences and radiology. Capital Projects and Facilities being undertaken by QF and its He also visited the head- It comprised six members from Management. centres. quarters of QF Research and Korea Institute of Radiological Amano was introduced to Amano and his delegation Development’s Qatar Science and Medical Sciences and Seoul QF through a presentation on were shown a 3D scale model & Technology Park where they National University of Science educational initiatives, com- of educational and research were received by Hamad Al and Technology who met officials munity development plans and buildings future construction Kuwari, Managing Director, during their three-day visit. scientific research programmes projects. QSTP. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA Fourth award in memory of Aljazeera lensman launched DOHA: The National submitted by their owners Human Rights in similar competitions or Committee (NHRC) should not have won pre- has launched the fourth vious awards. edition of Martyr Ali Photos should be of high Hassan Al Jaber Award resolution while investiga- in memory of the tive reports should high- Aljazeera cameraman light the issue, include killed in Libya in March opinions and solutions. 2011. Documentary films must Announcing the launch, not be more than 10 min- NHRC General Secretary, utes and in full HD 16:9 Mariam Abdullah Al format. Attiyah, said the prize The nominated works has been increased from would not be returned $15,000 to $20,000 to be to the owners and would distributed to the winners be kept in the archive of in the three categories of NHRC. the award. Those who want to join The categories include may contact the commit- award for photographs tee via its website www. which carries $5,000, nhrc.or.qa investigative journalism The award was launched ($5,000) and short docu- in 2011 with a $10,000 prize mentary film ($10,000). which went to Palestinian Al Attiyah said the photographer Mohammad award aims to promote Othman who was hit in humanitarian values the spine by Israeli sniper for which Al Jaber died, fire as he covered a protest adding the subject of rally in Gaza. the entries should be of It left Othman in com- humanitarian nature, not plete paralysis. political. The prize was increased Participants should to $15,000 in the second comply with technical and third editions of the conditions such as entries award. should not have been THE PENINSULA

WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Thousands join National Day celebrations Expat communities to stage performances at West End Park in Industrial Area on December 18

Children visiting stalls at Darb Al Saai and (RIGHT) a display of fireworks at the venue yesterday.

DOHA: Fireworks lit up the games in the sandy area to ensure arrangements. It was attended The evening session will begin skies above Darb Al Saai in kids’ safety. Some have been pre- by Sinu Pillai and Naina Waug at 3pm and feature songs by Al Saad, the main venue of pared as simulation of heritage representing the Indian com- Indian community teams in differ- National Day celebrations, last games. munity and Tharik T Cassim, ent languages and events such as night. Al Kuwari said about 1,000 chil- A Liyanage, Hafeel Zubair and classical dance, drama on Qatari Thousands of visitors and those dren have played in the area in Lalith Jayasekara from the Sri tradition by Sanskriti, Kolkali in the neighbourhoods watched the past two days making it the Lankan community. by Social Forum, Arabic Dabke Picture: SALIM MATRAMKOT in awe as fireworks exploded in most attractive to visitors. Ideal Indian School, Sri Lankan dance by Karnataka Sangha, folk the skies. Activities will continue The natural protected area, School, Pak Shama and Scholars dance by Telugu Kala Samithi and until December 20, with addition Al Meshabia, also drew a large International School will also take songs by Riyaz. traditional shows, and musical QR3,000, and QR2,000, of two days from last year. number of citizens and residents. part in celebrations. The Sri Lankan community performances. respectively. Among other activities that It allows visitors to look closely The programmes will start teams will perform songs in dif- The venue will have prayer The winner of the tug-of-war attracted crowds was a shoot- at flora and fauna. It also offers with the national anthem at 8am ferent languages, classical dance, areas, resting areas for families, competition will receive QR2,500 ing competition. Ali Al Kuwari, recreational and educational by school students, followed by a drama on Qatari hospitality emergency medical services, and and the runners-up QR1,500. Head of Activities, Darb Al Saai, activities for children, highlight- parade featuring children from in English, Kaparinya dance, other services. Volunteers will be Winners of the running race will said the competition had drawn ing the importance of preserving participating schools, who will drama on Qatar in Sinhala, on duty for the smooth running receive QR1,500, QR1,000 and a lot of people of all ages for the and protecting Qatar’s flora and showcase Qatari traditions in the drama on Qatar’s contributions of the event from 6am to 10pm. QR500 in three categories — com- past two days when celebra- fauna and the environment. thematic parade competition. to the world, Sri Lankan songs in The schools winning first, panies, schools and communities, tions started. This attraction is Mohammed Al Nuaimi, A Qatari song and a general English, Tamil and Sinhala. There second, third and fourth places respectively. expected to continue throughout Director of Communications and song competitions will be held will be folkloric performances, will receive QR7,000, QR5,000, THE PENINSULA the celebrations at the venue, he Chief of Staff, Hamad Medical between schools in the morning added. “The competition was in Corporation, said HMC’s activi- session before the communities four categories — regular shoot- ties were not limited to their start cultural and entertainment ing at targets; shooting at moving booth in Darb Al Saai. shows on the stage. targets; electronic shooting; and a Activities at HMC in the Events in the morning session bow and arrow shooting.” neighbourhood will be held on include an Arabic song on Qatar The first phase chose the best December 17-18, mostly focusing by Maharashtra Mandal, Hindi 10 shooters among male and on outreach health programmes. song by Deepak, Bengali folk female. In the next phase, five Meanwhile, the West End Park dance by Bangiya Parishad, Arabic shooters in each category for male in the Industrial Area will host dance by Sargavedi, English song and female shooters will be cho- thousands of expat workers and on Qatar by Tara Premanand, and sen for finals. families for celebrations. fusion classical dance by Kodaca, Al Kuwari said the finals will The open theatre will see fes- among other performances. A Sri have 40 competitors in differ- tivities, entertainment shows and Lankan team will perform their ent categories and will be held fun-filled activities by Indian and traditional dance, songs on Qatar on December 15 for male and Sri Lankan community groups in Sinhala and English, their December 16 for female shooters. and school students on December dance in Kandyan style, general The children’s play area is also 18. song in English and in Sinhala a big attraction, with some 20 A was held to assess and Sri Lankan song in Tamil. Pakistani artistes, students to perform at Al Wakra Stadium DOHA: Pakistani artistes and students will stage cultural and entertainment activities at Al Wakra Stadium on December 18. Pakistani communi- ty’s Events Management Committee, led by Pakistan Embassy’s Community Welfare Attaché, Rashid Nizam, is coordinating the event to be held under the patronage of National Day Celebrations Organising Committee, in associa- tion with the Ministry of Interior. The theme is ‘Honesty and Loyalty to Qatar’. They will be joined by the Bangladeshi community. Along with commu- nity groups, students of Pakistan Education Centre, Bangladesh School, Bhavan’s Public School, Shantiniketan Indian School and TNG will take part. Participating Pakistanis artistes include Malkoo, Shahsawar Khan, Masood Khawaja, Allan Fakir Junior, Akhtar Chanal, Usman Bangash and Dildar Khan. Eighteen expatriate schools and many com- munity organisations are participating with cultural and musical extravaganzas and sport competitions. Other Asian commu- nities will hold events at Al Khor Sports Club, Al Rayyan Sports Club and West End Park. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Huawei showcases better connected digital lifestyle Oryx GTL sponsors third

DOHA: Huawei show- industry leaders and experts. cased its vision of ‘Building Ken Hu, Deputy Chairman of a Better Connected World’ the Board and Rotating CEO, at the International Huawei, delivered a keynote national science contest Telecommunication Union speech, outlining the digitised (ITU) Telecom World 2014, future and broadband network outlining a more convenient development trends. Minister: Such contests enable students to succeed in scientific careers and smarter lifestyle featur- He encouraged regulators to ing futuristic 5G connectivity balance the interests of stake- DOHA: Oryx GTL has extended technologies, ubiquitous broad- holders and foster cooperation its commitment to educational band connectivity and con- and business model innovation. initiatives of the Supreme nected smart cities and smart “In the future, broadband Education Council (SEC) by homes. networks will continue to be the agreeing to sponsor the National It co-hosted the ‘Broader critical infrastructure that ena- Science Competition, now in Way Forum’ under the theme bles content providers, app devel- third year. ‘Enabling the Digital Future’. opers and network operators to The aim of the competition, open The forum gathered over collaborate and engage in joint to all Independent schools for boys 200 guests from 35 countries, business innovation.” and girls in Qatar, is to improve including heads of governments, THE PENINSULA skills of science teachers and develop passion among students for the subject. By applying science in practical contexts, students can better understand how scientists QU, QCRC sign deal on work and apply problem-solving and other skills to solve scientific problems. The Minister of Education research initiatives and Higher Education H E Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahid Al Hammadi, said,“The competition has always been a subject dear to our hearts at the SEC, as we believe that science is a catalyst for major achievements, and that encourag- A file photo of students taking part in a previous competition. ing students to compete in scien- tific topics will further enable them Abdulrahman M Al Suwaidi, on our collective journey towards 40 secondary schools, supports and to succeed in a scientific career. CEO, ORYX GTL, said, “The com- 2030.” complements mainstream learning “We thank ORYX GTL for spon- pany has a proven track record of The competition is the latest by highlighting the importance of soring the competition and look supporting learning initiatives in in priority educational and social scientific inquiry in the advance- forward to enhancing the engage- Qatar, and we are proud to be the initiatives ORYX GTL supports as ment of education. It encourages ment of the private sector in our first sponsor of the competition. We part of its corporate social respon- teamwork and promotes collabo- activities. We share a common goal hope that by supporting students in sibility programme, the theme of ration among students in their which is building a better future for this discipline at their early age, we which is ‘capacity building’. quest for academic excellence. our country through our students are helping inspire scientific minds The competition, expected to The winners will be announced at who are one of the most valuable and nurture problem-solving capa- attract contributions from about the Education Forum in May 2015. resources.” bilities which will serve Qatar well 100 primary, 60 preparatory and THE PENINSULA

QU Vice-President for Research, Dr Hassan Al Derham, and QCRC Executive HMC holds Infection, Prevention Control Week Director, Prof Magdi Yacoub, at the MoU signing ceremony.

DOHA: To facilitate joint who will be equipped to tackle research initiatives, Qatar emerging health challenges,” he University (QU) and Qatar added. Cardiovascular Research Prof Yacoub said,“In the last Centre (QCRC) have signed a two years we have been impressed memorandum of understanding. by the quality of some of the QU students will conduct young scientists joining QCRC research at the centre’s facili- from QU. ties under the supervision of its “Over this time we have also researchers and QCRC research- begun collaborations on some ers may engage in sponsored aspects of research, and have research on the QU campus. started a Master’s course as part Colloborative ventures will of an expanding QU graduate be in the area of cardiovascular programme.” health, mobility of faculty, schol- QUBRC Director, Dr Asmaa Al ars and students and staff profes- Thani, said the partnership would sional development. give the centre the momentum to The agreement was signed by achieve its objective of becoming QU Vice-President for Research, a model of excellence in inter- Dr Hassan Al Derham, and QCRC disciplinary biomedical research Executive Director, Prof Magdi that advances knowledge and Dr Moza A Latif Hassan Abdulla, Assistant Executive Director Risk Management, HMC, Nish Patel, CEO, Women’s Hospital, and Dr Hilal Al Rifai, Medical Yacoub, in the presence of QU improves health in Qatar and Director and Director of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, with other officials at the opening of the week at the hospital. President, Prof Sheikha Abdulla beyond through the establishment Al Misnad. of platform technology and core It will also facilitate the sharing facilities. DOHA: Hamad Medical Such practices can prevent the ideas and methods of promoting Chairperson, Infection Prevention or creation of educational mate- “It consolidates and further Corporation (HMC) held an spread of hospital-acquired infec- hand hygiene. Healthcare workers and Control Week (IPC) at rials and resources, contractual empowers our vision to lever- ‘Infection and Prevention tions due to blood or other bodily and patients had an opportunity HMC, and Senior Consultant, services and student sponsorship age on QU’s internal human Control (IPC) Week 2014’, to fluids. to learn about infection control IPC Programme, said, “Through and enhance access to research and infrastructure resources raise awareness among staff Activities were held across measures and answer questions. the campaign, everyone within facilities. and the increasing network of and patients about latest inter- HMC facilities under the theme Prizes were awarded to entrants the hospital setting was encour- Dr Al Derham said collabo- organisations in Qatar with national best practices for infec- ‘I love clean hands.’ Infection who answered the highest number aged to communicate with each ration with QCRC marked a interest in biomedical research tion control within a healthcare control practitioners set up edu- of questions correctly. other and celebrate best practice threshold in efforts to prioritise such as QCRC, Hamad Medical environment. cational booths in hospitals and Other activities included edu- to reduce the risk of infections issues related to cardiovascular Corporation, Weill Cornell It was led by the new Corporate shared information about hand cational lectures and a board that negatively affect a patient’s health in the research agenda of Medical College, Sidra Medical Infection Prevention and Control hygiene with visitors, patients, design competition for infec- health. QU as expressed in the goals of and Research Centre, Qatar Programme (CIPC) team. The and staff, encouraging them to tion control teams at hospitals, “It also plays a role in increas- the newly-established Biomedical Biomedical Research Institute, CIPC aims to develop effective help create an infection-free highlighting the best HMC-wide ing quality of care and the culture Research Centre (QUBRC). and the Supreme Council of infection control practices to environment. strategies and measures to avert of patient safety in an organisa- “This will also enhance QU’s Health,” she added. drive continuous quality improve- CIPC teams also visited patient infection risks. tion,” Dr Al Ajmi added. capacity to produce graduates THE PENINSULA ment within the organisation. clinical areas at units to discuss Dr Jameela Al Ajmi, THE PENINSULA

Sidra marks century of progress in gynaecological cytopathology DOHA: The Department of Developed by Dr George N mortality and incidence of cervi- Pathology at Sidra Medical Papanicolaou and his co-work- cal cancer in those regions. and Research Centre hosted ers at Cornell Medical College, Cervical cancer remains an event to mark a century New York, starting in November a major burden on women’s of progress in gynaecological 1914, the test was formalised and health worldwide, and in devel- cytopathology and chart the put into clinical practice in 1954, oping regions where screening future of the field in Qatar and supported by American Cancer programmes are inadequate or beyond. Society. non-existent. A symposium, ‘The First The test is a non-invasive Without intervention, it is Century of Gynaecological screening tool to detect abnormal projected that there could be Cytopathology: The Pap Test – cells in the uterine cervix that, 530,000 additional annual cases Then, Now and the Future’, was if left untreated, may lead to and about 25 percent increase in attended by over 150 profession- cervical cancer. Early detection the next 10 years. als from the healthcare sector. of these cells allows for effective About 88 percent of cases are It aimed to showcase the patient treatment, management expected to occur primarily in Some of the speakers at the event. research and scientific work that and, often, a cure. regions where less than 5 per- led to the creation and imple- Introduction of the test in cent of women have access to screening. With vaccines effec- diagnostic and therapeutic establish a universal screening mentation of the Pap test, and structured screening pro- screening even for once in their tive against the human papilloma programme. programme for cervical cancer stress potential effectiveness of a grammes in the early 1960s has lifetime. virus that causes cervical can- Sidra, along with partnering in Qatar,” said Sidra’s Nikolaos structured screening programme proven successful, leading to Cervical cancer is a prevent- cer, the disease can be overcome institutions, will play a leading Chantziantoniou. for cervical cancer. over 70 percent reduction in the able disease if identified through with a well-managed preventive, role in developing foundations to THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 New book explores political impact of popular uprisings 16 scholars, academics from around the world scrutinise Arab regimes

DOHA: Dr Mehran Kamrava, these issues are considered. personalities, functions, struc- Professor and Director of Dr Kamrava edited the vol- tures, and institutions involved Centre for International and ume and contributed the pre- in the ongoing renegotiation Regional Studies (CIRS) at liminary chapter, The Rise and reveals a dynamic, often violent, Georgetown University in Fall of Ruling Bargains in the process that has not reached Qatar (GU-Q), has edited Middle East, explaining the any definitive conclusion,” he a book which explores the social, economic, and political said. political impact of the popular context of the Arab Spring. The book grew out of one of uprisings that swept through “The book seeks to explain the research initiatives under- the region on governments in the Arab Spring and its con- taken by CIRS, and includes a the Arab world. sequences through an under- chapter from GU-Q Assistant The book, Beyond the Arab standing of the unravelling Professor of History, Dr Spring: The Evolving Ruling of the dominant ‘ruling bar- Abdullah Al Arian. www.swiss-belhotel.com Bargain in the Middle East, gain’ that emerged across the The book is published by Tel includes chapter contributions Middle East in the 1950s,” said Oxford University Press. Dr from 16 top scholars and aca- Dr Kamrava. Kamrava is also the author of Fax demics from around the world Dr Mehran Kamrava, Professor “This is being replaced by books, including, The Modern who scrutinise the Arab regimes and Director of Centre for a new and constantly shifting Middle East: A Political History that experienced upheaval dur- International and Regional system that redefines sources Since the First World War; Qatar: ing uprisings. Studies, GU-Q, who edited the of authority and legitimacy Small State, Big Politics; and Tel They also examine the nature book. through constitutions, and Iran’s Intellectual Revolution. Fax and evolution of ruling bargains, introduced processes for civic His specialities include com- political systems that emerged systems since the Arab Spring. participation, through mass parative politics, political devel- from the post-colonial era, and In particular, insights and per- protests, elections, and in some opment, and Middle Eastern structural changes to the old spectives of Arab scholars on cases, civil war. Charting key politics. THE PENINSULA Tel Fax

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DOHA: Doha Bank organised a get- together for bullion- Tel related business customers Fax under the theme ‘Sailing with Gold’, an exciting traditional dhow cruise in Doha Corniche on December 6. Tel It was attended by leading Fax jewellers in Qatar. Addressing the event, Doha Bank Group CEO, Dr R Seetharaman, said, “We have Tel always realised the importance Fax of serving a broader base of cus- tomers, including the jewellers www.doha.hilton.com segment, and eventually the bank to become a one-stop bul- Tel 44233333 974+ lion solution provider for local and regional markets.” Fax 44233000 974+ He said the recent dollar’s strength had pushing the bul- lion and crude prices lower. K V Samuel, Acting Head, Treasury and Investments, presented an update on bul- lion market developments and shared market experience with participants. He said gold is an investment Participants on a dhow cruise. Tel for generations to come and any Fax fall in price is an opportunity to further to $1,032 or $934 before After being the first bank to The bank distributes Swiss buy it and hold with long-term the major bull rally begins.” import and sell gold in Qatar in and other gold bars in the gain opportunities. In the next major bull phase 2012, Doha Bank has taken the local market in sizes from 5 “We have seen substantial rally, gold prices may reach next step forward with inno- grammes to 1kg. Bars are avail- demand for bullion when prices $2,850-$3,000.” vative gold products, includ- able over the counter at the Tel dropped to about $1,130 in July Athul Kumar, Head, SME, ing hedging solutions to cater Grand Hamad Street and other Fax and then quickly rallied to above explained working capital wholesalers/jewellers in Qatar selected branches. The bank’s $1,200.” financing modalities for jewel- and the GCC. treasury dealing room operates In the short-term, bullion lers and Abu Backer, Head of Last year, the bank signed an from 7.30am until 10pm, includ- prices are expected to consoli- Operations, spoke about opera- MoU on alliance with PAMP, ing Fridays, to meet the needs of Tel date in the $1,130-$1,255 range. tional modalities in physical gold the world’s leading bullion brand jewellers and other customers. Fax He said, “Gold may drop delivery process. to import bullion. THE PENINSULA

Tel Volvo displays Sensus Connect system Fax DOHA: The ITU Telecom Tel World 2014, held for the first time in Qatar with the sup- Fax port of Ooredoo, is an ideal platform to showcase new technologies, create partner- ships and share ideas. Tel Stands are displaying a com- Fax plete range of next generation technology, bringing in the lat- est and the best of smart tech- nology to people of Qatar. One of the main highlights of the conference is display of Volvo’s Sensus Connect connec- tivity system revolutionising the way we use our vehicles and the Tel driving experience. Fax Sensus Connect was designed as a human-centric device with Volvo’s aim to streamline our daily obligations, allowing more Tel free time making the drive safe Fax and enjoyable. Volvo’s apps and features make every drive a safe ride. The unique infotainment sys- tem has the ability to transform smartphone, Wi-Fi access point In addition to a fully con- input destinations and check www.marriottmarquisdoha.com the car’s seven-inch display or a USB. It also makes it pos- nected experience, it also local surrounding via Wikipedia. screen into a connected media sible to share a Wi-Fi network includes a unique Park & Pay Sensus Connected Touch is a Tel + 974 44195000 centre with touch function, with everyone in the car. solution, enabling the users standard feature in most ver- Fax + 974 44195100 giving the owner outstanding Maintaining its focus on to pay for parking from their sions of Volvo, including V40, possibilities. safety and comfort, users can smartphones. S60, XC60 and S80. The system can be operated stream music through their The Sensus Connect navi- Visit the Ericsson stand at via the touch screen, the steer- dashboard. The system is touch- gation system also allows the the conference to experience ing wheel or the centre stack or voice-activated, with the driver to find nearby restau- the Sensus Connect. The forum controls and will connect to the driver being able to start music rants without leaving the com- ends today. Internet via a Bluetooth-paired by saying the name of a song. fort of their Volvo. They can also THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 10 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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HE US Senate’s report on the CIA’s detention and interrogation programmes, which was released yesterday, has created global headlines. The media Tand experts have reacted with shock at the extent and intensity of America’s torture methods after September Political instability in Sweden 11 attacks. At the same time, the US authorities have won praise for transparency and the unprecedented act of releasing BY JONATHAN POWER a key report that was guaranteed to cause them immense take long holidays and a short work- embarrassment. Such was the sensitivity of the report that US week than push up the national income embassies were on alert as committee chair Senator Dianne F ALL the world were like figures. Nevertheless, over the last Feinstein pushed ahead with its publication, despite Secretary Sweden there would be no 12 years, Sweden has been the best A study by Professor news to report. The last time performing economy in the Western of State John Kerry warning that it could provoke anger around “Ithat Sweden hit the front world, bar Norway (with its oil) and Richard Florida of the world. page was when its foreign minister, Switzerland. Its present growth rate, Carnegie Mellon University The 500-page declassified summary says that the methods Anna Lindh, was knifed to death by a although low, is better than almost of CIA’s post-9/11 torture were even more extreme than what madman nine years ago on the eve of a every other European country. which measures the kind it portrayed to the George W Bush administration and were referendum on Swedish entry into the To understand the Swedes fully one Euro zone. The time before that was must consider its urge for solitude and of creativity most useful ineffective too, and the agency repeatedly lied and misled the in the distant past.”- from a column I separateness. If one walks down the to business – talent, White House, Congress and the public about its usefulness. wrote just a couple of years ago. out-of-the-way, dirt track that led me The report, which is a review of more than six million pages But now, to everyone’s surprise- both to the shores of the Baltic on the island technology and tolerance of documents, concluded “the use of the CIA’s enhanced inside and outside Sweden- this quiet- of Faro one will come, hidden both by – puts Sweden number interrogation techniques was not an effective means of obtaining ness of the news has been unexpectedly forest and the unwillingness of the accurate information or gaining detainee cooperation.” Seven of overturned. A newly elected Socialist local people to divulge its whereabouts, one in Europe and ahead government, thanks to the vote of the to the house of the famed film maker, of the US. the 39 detainees known to have been subjected to the enhanced Swedish Democrats, an anti-immigrant the late Ingmar Bergman. For a life- interrogations “produced no intelligence while in CIA custody,” and anti-European party, couldn’t pass time Bergman chronicled the Swedish while others “provided significant accurate intelligence prior to, its budget and so the prime minister soul, its solitariness, its obsessiveness make up nearly all the immigrant total, or without having been subjected has called for new elections in March. and its melancholia, a trait he shared have been welcomed generously- in per to these techniques.” At least 39 Voters are wondering aloud what has with other Swedish artistic geniuses – capita terms Sweden is more welcom- US Senate happened to the it’s in the poetry of the recent Nobel ing than any other country in Europe. detainees experienced techniques famed Swedish Literature prize winner Transtromer, Now as Syrians (who receive immedi- report says the like “cold water dousing”, which the stability and con- the music of Stenhammar, the paintings ate permanent residence including the CIA repeatedly Justice Department never approved. sensus-making. of Zorn and the writings of Strindberg right to work and draw social benefits) It also found cases of ‘rectal A newly elected Sweden is and Dagerman. and Eritreans pour in, it is seeing the lied about rehydration’ and ‘rectal feeding’. The Socialist probably the Maybe it is this – plus the long, numbers of refugees climb fast. They investigators also found that torture most successful dark, grey winters – that will succeed choose Sweden as their favoured des- its torture country in the in keeping Sweden partially cut off tination in Europe. “regularly resulted in fabricated government, world – that is from Europe and thus separate from The Swedes have been called the techniques in information.” The Senate Committee thanks to the vote if you factor in its more vicious tides of anti-social Japanese of Europe – the consensual years after 9/11. chairwoman Dianne Feinstein called of the Swedish not just national behaviour, including racism. Despite society where disputes are talked the programme “a stain on our Democrats, an income, but com- its successes at least half its popula- out even if its takes hours, days and But will its values and on our history”. bined averages tion prefers to be a step apart. Swedish months. The idea of the adversarial In the coming days, the media anti-immigrant in the longev- voters turned their back on the Euro. debate, whether it be in parliament or findings lead to ity of its people, This is the European country that along the courtroom is regarded as uncivi- and experts will embark on an and anti-European female equality, with France loves itself the most and lised. This is why the fall of the govern- reforms? in-depth analysis of the report and party, couldn’t low infant mor- is comfortable in its old ways. If you ment comes as such a shock. Why did its consequences. It will be discussed pass its budget tality and high want to understand Sweden you have the parties of the conservative opposi- worldwide, and the US officials will levels of educa- to understand its Lutheran heritage. tion allow the tail to wag the dog? By be asked uncomfortable questions about the brutal and inhuman and so the prime tion. A study Whilst Church attendance except at not abstaining on the budget vote which torture which the CIA unleashed at the CIA-run secret prisons minister has called by Professor Christmas and Easter is extraordinar- would have been the sensible thing to do Richard Florida ily low, probity is in the Swedish soul. they in effect went into a de facto alli- in allied nations or at the US detention centre at Guantanamo for new elections in of Carnegie Honesty in business is one reason why ance with the Swedish Democrats, the Bay. March. Mellon University Swedish firms shine abroad. A hand- right wing anti-immigrant and anti-EU The credit for releasing the report must go to Dianne which measures shake seals a deal. Rarely is an idea over party. Feinstein and her committee allies. For 10 months, with the the kind of crea- sold. Bills are paid on time. It is a grave miscalculation. It could blessing of Barack Obama, the CIA fought to prevent the tivity most useful to business – tal- Despite that, the country has an well backfire, enabling the still small ent, technology and tolerance – puts adventurous spirit of outreach. Sweden Swedish Democrats to increase their publication of the report, with a request to Feinstein from Sweden number one in Europe and has more multinational corporations vote in March, probably at the expense secretary of state John Kerry happening as recently as Friday. ahead of the US. per head than any other country and of the more conservative parties. All While the release of the report is a bold move, the world Swedes have consciously chosen not state-owned enterprises barely exist. being well the Social Democrats will would expect Washington to learn from its mistakes, reform the to take the Anglo-Saxon road. They Sweden, the socialist state, has pio- win and bring back stability. system, stop torture and release the illegally kept detainees. The accept they have one of the lowest neered private competition in a range Until then this is not the Sweden we findings of the Senate committee will be a waste if it doesn’t after tax pay envelopes in the Western of endeavours from railways, to hospital know. world. Moreover, Swedes would rather management, to schools. Refugees, who THE PENINSULA lead to positive action. The other side Quote of Pak-Afghan equation the day

HE handover of Latif Mehsud, pressure on Pakistan on the Afghan releases here and there will not make establishment. a key leader of the banned Taliban. for a fundamentally transformed rela- As has been seen several times TTP, and unnamed other Going forward from here though is tionship. As repeatedly echoed in before, what initially appears as an Tprisoners held by the US not necessarily straightforward or easy, these columns, the true test of a sta- opportunity for improved ties ends up Education brings military in Afghanistan and wanted by given that the Afghan government is ble, cooperative relationship will be on being used by hawks to drive a wedge Pakistan is a significant confidence- almost sure to insist on a quid pro quo border management and preventing between the two countries. tolerance to building measure. It suggests the US, that will involve Pakistan facilitating the cross-border militancy that has so But for now, it appears that pragma- Pakistan and Afghanistan are genuinely access to the Afghan Taliban leadership damaged bilateral ties for decades. Will tists on both sides are inching towards societies, which working towards trying to address the in order to push ahead with the dia- the two countries pass the test? a closer understanding and the ideo- respective security concerns that the logue process. Perhaps, though, with Furthermore, bringing Latif Mehsud logues are being held in check. Surely, brings peace, three countries have in the region. the US acting as a broker and a kind back to Pakistan could bring valuable this is a result of high-level interactions, global brotherhood At the very least, it marks a con- of guarantor behind the scenes, the intelligence on the operations of the whether in the US with army chief Gen clusive break from the strained era of Pak-Afghan equation can be unlocked. TTP, but that intelligence will have to be Raheel Sharif or in London at meetings and mutual Hamid Karzai, who was often accused Know more: Key Taliban com- handled carefully, given that it is likely to involving Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. by the Pakistani security establish- mander, three others handed over to bring to light further information on the More such meetings could substantially respect for each ment of effectively offering sanctuary Pakistan: sources extent of ties between certain militant increase chances of a breakthrough. Kailash Satyarthi to anti-Pakistan militants in order to put Yet, ultimately, a few prisoner groups here and the Afghan defence DAWN other. Nobel Peace Prize winner WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Protesters face challenges in bid for change The burgeoning social movement that began four months ago in Ferguson, Missouri, remains a fractured and disparate effort, with no large national organisation coordinating or guiding its trajectory.

BY SANDHYA said Brittany Packnett, who police cars, and hurled pipes SOMASHEKHAR was among a small group of and bricks at officers. Also on Ferguson protesters who met Saturday, Seattle police arrested CROSS the coun- with US President Barack seven protesters who were throw- try, people out- Obama last week. “That ensures ing rocks, according to reports. raged over the we remain about the heart of the “A country’s conscience has to police killings of movement rather than certain be sometimes triggered by incon- unarmed black personalities.” venience,” Obama said. He added men have flowed The next few months could that “the value of peaceful protests, intoA the streets using many of test that approach as pressure activists, organising is it reminds the same tactics and chanting grows for protesters to turn the society this is not yet done.” many of the same slogans, hold- their expressions of anger and A large protest may be on ing up their hands in a gesture of grief into concrete policies in the horizon in Washington. surrender and staging “die-ins.” the form of state laws and con- The “National March Against From Oakland, California, to New gressional action. Often, it is the Police Violence” on Saturday at York, they have even donned the tough going of policy-making Freedom Plaza is being organised same T-shirts. that causes loose-knit move- by the National Action Network, But for all the similarities, ments to fall apart, said Martin the group founded by the Rev the burgeoning social movement Berger, a professor of art history Al Sharpton. His group, more Carrying signs bearing the names of African Americans who allegedly died at the hands of white policemen, that began four months ago in at the University of California than any other, has been at the protesters marched from the US Capitol to the Justice Department building on Monday in Washington. Ferguson, Missouri remains a at Santa Cruz who has written forefront of this new movement fractured and disparate effort, two books on the civil rights against police killings. In an inter- change.” But some among the coordination, helped along by Rice, a 12-year-old killed by an with no large national organisa- movement. view, he said the value of a well- new, younger crop of activists social media. Several of the officer responding to a 911 call tion coordinating or guiding its “The lack of movement lead- connected national organization have rejected this idea — and have protest leaders from Ferguson about someone with a gun at a trajectory. ers is both a strength and a should not be discounted. rejected Sharpton. flew to New York last week park. Rice had been playing with And while experts warn that a weakness,” Berger said. “It is a “The police have unions that “The only time you see him is after a grand jury there decided a BB gun. Samaria Rice, the boy’s diffuse movement may ultimately strength in that these are grass- provide them with legal support on the TV,” said Pierre Lawson, not to file charges against a mother, said on Monday that she fail, many of the protesters say roots movements of people com- and coordinate media, whereas 26, a nonprofit worker from police officer in the death of an wanted the officer who killed her they like it this way. ing together with a lot of different families don’t have that,” he said. Washington who organised some unarmed African American man son convicted. And so it was a homegrown grievances. But that lack of lead- “We’re like the union for families of the road blockages in the city. who was selling cigarettes. Eric Social media fills some of the effort that led a clutch of protest- ership often leads to a fracturing because they want an infrastruc- He accused Sharpton of self-pro- Garner died after the officer gaps left by a traditional leader ers in Washington to block major down the road when there is disa- ture to fight an infrastructure. You moting and fanning the flames of used a chokehold in an effort to or organisation, so it makes thoroughfares around the White greement among the participants can’t sit up in your living room and racial strife. Still, he acknowl- arrest him. sense that some young people House and Dupont Circle during and when it becomes difficult to fight an institution unless you have edged, “it would be nice to have Protesters have been copying would reject the idea of a person rush hour on Monday. It was local move change.” institutional support.” some sort of national group.” one another’s tactics. For exam- or an organization as a standard- clergy members in Philadelphia On Monday, Obama addressed Others have served to rally ple, the “die-in” — when people bearer, said Matthew Whitaker, who drew about 200 protest- the minority of cases where REAL CHANGE the troops nationally, including lie down en masse — has become director of the Arizona State ers to a “die-in” outside Lincoln there has been violence. “As As the movement turns its the parents of the men killed a common method of anti-police- University Center for the Study Financial Field on Sunday, where long as they’re peaceful, I think sights to achieving changes — for and Benjamin Crump, a Florida brutality demonstration across of Race and Democracy. they lay prone as people streamed they’re necessary,” he said of the example, setting up a division lawyer representing several of the the country. Protesters have worn They prefer “leadership that’s out of the Eagles football game. protests in an interview with within the Justice Department families. Crump has been com- shirts reading “I can’t breathe,” shared and that doesn’t rely so And local activists in California Black Entertainment Television. to specifically deal with cases of pared to Johnnie L Cochran Jr, Garner’s final words. Monday much on one major leader, because led the marches that ended in “When they turn violent, they’re police brutality and broadening the lawyer who represented O night, Cleveland Cavaliers star history has shown we kill those violence in Oakland and Berkeley counterproductive.” the use of body cameras by police J Simpson who was also known LeBron James wore such a leaders,” he said. “We marginalize over the weekend. In Berkeley, a five-hour march — it helps to have an experienced, for speaking out against police T-shirt while warming up before them. We undermine their reputa- “We very purposefully have on Saturday was broken up established organisation leading brutality. a basketball game against the tion. We do something to under- been a leaderless movement... with tear gas after hundreds of the charge, some advocates say. Many of the protesters Nets in Brooklyn. mine their ability to execute and . We’ve been doing that inten- protesters clashed with police. “We do not want this to be an say that while there may not In Cleveland, protesters have lead. And, as a result, vacuums are tionally because we know abso- Authorities said protesters, many episodic movement,” Sharpton be a national group, there been demonstrating against the left and the movement crumbles.” lute power corrupts absolutely,” of them anarchists, vandalised said. “We want it to be real has certainly been national November 22 shooting of Tamir WP-BLOOMBERG With or without Mugabe, Zimbabwe Peace will come to Kashmir only when growth does still hostage to nationalism BY DHIRAJ NAYYAR up price incentives for renewables. The state’s alpine climate is also per- BY ED CROPLEY HEN the Nobel commit- fectly suited to lucrative cash crops, tee awards its 2014 Peace from saffron to cherries to flowers. But HEN veteran Zimbabwe Prize to education activ- for agriculture to acquire scale, farm- leader Robert Mugabe Wists Kailash Satyarthi and ers need better means to get their pro- sacked his vice-president Malala Yousafzai in Oslo today, the judges duce to markets and ports elsewhere in Win front of 12,000 baying will be sending a message to the win- India. For now, only the southern region party members last week, Emmerson ners’ home countries: India and Pakistan. of Jammu has decent rail connections to Mnangagwa sat quietly in the crowd, a More than 65 years after independence, the rest of the country. A project to link green baseball cap pulled low over his eyes. the South Asian nations remain locked up the more heavily populated Kashmir The man who stood to gain most from in one of the world’s longest cold wars, valley has run well behind schedule. the departure of Joice Mujuru betrayed most notably over the disputed territory At an election rally in the state capital nothing by his face and gentle clapping — a of Kashmir. Srinagar on Monday, Prime Minister survival tactic honed during five decades of A shaky ceasefire, miles of fencing, and Narendra Modi vowed to bring greater service from teenage guerilla to minister of tens of thousands of Indian troops have not development to Kashmir. He should defence, finance and justice for the mercu- entirely eliminated attacks by militants start by prioritising the state in his rial now 90-year-old Mugabe. crossing over from the Pakistan-controlled plans to upgrade India’s road-and-rail His cap, however, spoke volumes. half of the former princely kingdom: As infrastructure. Emblazoned across its front, next to the recently as last Friday, multiple assaults Of course, the most obvious avenue for obligatory black-and-white portrait of left 17 security personnel and infiltrators economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir a grim-faced Mugabe, were four words: dead. If more soldiers and higher walls is tourism. Arrivals have grown appreci- “Indigenise, Empower, Develop, Employ” aren’t the answer, though, neither is a ably in recent years as violence has waned; — a slogan of Mugabe’s ruling ZANU-PF Nobel prize. Only once Kashmiris taste in 2011-12, 1.4 million tourists visited the party. If, as analysts expect, the inscru- A picture dated December 6, 2014 shows Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe the fruits of peace and prosperity will they state, up from a few thousand annually table Mnangagwa is named this week as addressing delegates during the last day of the ZANU-PF 6th People’s Congress in Harare. resist the appeal of war. in the 1990s and early 2000s. But a still- new vice-president and Mugabe’s de facto In the last decade, India has adopted heavy military and paramilitary presence successor, the country will likely see more businesses eager to tap the southern an intensifying personality cult and a lighter hand in the Muslim-majority in most urban areas continues to dissuade of the nationalism that has hit investment African nation’s mineral wealth, and politicians jockeying for space in a post- Kashmir valley. Recent elections, such many holiday-goers. Modi could boost and growth in the last six years. for Zimbabweans desperate to attract Mugabe administration, economic reality as the statewide polls that are cur- the sector by pulling troops out of heav- It’s a tactic that ZANU-PF embraced the foreign capital needed to kick-start is slipping ever further down the list of rently under way, have been largely free ily populated areas and stationing them to deflect its responsibility for the eco- their flat-lining economy. Indigenisation the party’s priorities. and fair. But during that same period along the borders. Apart from making the nomic collapse in 2000-2008 — stemming is loosely based on neighbouring South In eight hours of congress speeches on the state’s development has lagged far state more welcoming to outsiders, the from its disastrous policy of reclaiming Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment Saturday, its only mention came from behind the rest of the country. In 2005- move would help ease resentments among white farms and hyperinflation — that sits drive to address the legacy of apartheid, a 13-year-old schoolboy reading from 06, when India’s overall economy was Kashmiris themselves. alongside its continuing blame of outsid- and requires foreign firms to transfer a an autocue — and battling a deafening growing close to double digits, the state Modi hardly mentioned Pakistan in ers and Western sanctions for Zimbabwe’s majority of their shares to local black sound system — about the Zimbabwe of Jammu and Kashmir grew only 5.7 Monday’s speech. No matter who wins troubles. During the three-day party con- Zimbabweans. Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic percent. The gap has narrowed more the December 24 state elections, though, gress, Mnangagwa’s one speech enforced But the policy has had a chilling effect Transformation, known by the catchy recently only because of the country’s the prime minister should also be look- the message from his clothing. on investment, not least because six acronym ZIM-ASSET. broader slowdown. Both local and ing for ways to lower tensions with India’s Besides formally recognising the years after its inception Harare has still By contrast Mugabe focused his two national growth rates hovered around rival. Previous back-channel efforts to black in the national flag as a symbol not clarified the rules, saying different hours of ad lib speaking on diatribes 6.8 percent in 2011-12. strike a peace deal have reportedly cen- of Zimbabwe’s indigenous people, the sectors will be treated differently. Some against perceived enemies such as former Corruption, neglect and a heavy mili- tered around softening the so-called 68-year-old unveiled revisions to the 4,600 Zimbabwean firms have closed colonial power Britain — a “little, lit- tary presence have undercut some of the Line of Control to allow freer movement party’s constitution aimed at emphasis- in the last three years, with the loss of tle island” — and “treacherous” factions state’s greatest strengths. Home to sev- between the two halves of Kashmir. Given ing the party’s adherence to the “total 55,000 jobs. Growth remains anaemic and within ZANU-PF led by the departed eral rushing Himalayan rivers, it should the lackluster economies on both sides, ownership and control” of Zimbabwe’s unemployment stands above 80 percent. Mujuru. Sowing further confusion and be able to generate up to 20,000 mega- the potential for trade may not be huge — natural resources. At an investment conference in prolonging anxiety about his lack of clear watts of power according to some esti- mostly handicrafts and some agricultural It was a key insight to the party’s Johannesburg last month, Chinamasa successor, he then declined to nominate mates. Instead it produces only around products. But any movement of goods, and direction as it contemplates life beyond inadvertently revealed the extent of con- his two deputies for another four or five 760MW, a quarter less than current more importantly people would help nor- Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s only leader since fusion and double-speak in Zimbabwe’s days, saying he did not wish to “rush” demand. Given India’s urgent need to malise relations. After decades of fighting, independence from Britain in 1980. “We corridors of power. “I hope that sooner or the decision. “This is all about power. move to cleaner forms of energy — cur- that’s the kind of development all sides will remain forever masters of our own later I will be able to clarify, on a case by Everything else takes second place,” one rently more than two-thirds of its power should be able to support. destiny,” Mnangagwa said, to cheers from case basis, the law of indigenisation,” he senior ZANU-PF source, who did not supply depends on coal — the government (Dhiraj Nayyar is a journalist the crowd. said. “We’ve been working very hard on wish to be named, said of the congress. should be investing heavily in hydro- in New Delhi). Such adherence to the mantra trying to build consensus on clarifying it.” “The economy doesn’t matter.” power projects in Kashmir and beefing WP-BLOOMBERG of ‘indigenisation’ is worrying for But with ZANU-PF in the grips of REUTERS WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST

Tunisia campaign One killed in Iraq presses Bahrain blast MANAMA: A bomb explosion killed a Bahraini citizen and Hagel for more wounded an expatriate man yesterday, the Interior Ministry said, the second fatal attack in the Gulf Arab state in as many days. US air strikes Political tensions have been run- ning high in the kingdom, which has a Shia Muslim majority but Heavy weaponry also sought whose rulers are Sunni Muslims, since the opposition boycotted BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime of its advisers and starts training elections last month. Minister Haider Al Abadi the army and Kurdish forces. The ministry called yesterday’s pressed US Defence Secretary Iraqi forces had strengthened attack a “terrorist explosion” and Chuck Hagel yesterday for more their positions around Baghdad said police were on the scene of the air strikes and weaponry to and blocked Islamic State’s move blast in a village southwest of the accelerate what he called the south, Hagel said. They “will be capital Manama. Bahrain’s largest “descent” of Islamic State. able to intensify offensive opera- Shia opposition group, Al Wefaq, The plea underscored tension tions as the coalition’s training condemned the attack. in the US-Iraqi relationship, with effort expands into northern, On Monday, a Jordanian officer Baghdad pushing for more aggres- western, and central Iraq,” he on a security exchange programme sive assistance than Washington added. in Bahrain was killed by a locally has provided so far, four months Asked about the timing of any made remote-controlled bomb after President Barack Obama Iraqi assault on Mosul, the larg- Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki (centre), who is seeking re-election, shakes hands with supporters as in the village of Damistan, also launched air strikes against IS. est Iraqi city under Islamic State he campaigns in Tunis yesterday. Tunisia will hold the run-off of its first democratic presidential election on southwest of Manama, the Interior The militant group was “on control, Hagel said the two coun- December 21, between Marzouki and veteran leader Beji Caid Essebsi. Ministry said in a statement. the descent at the moment”, tries were making preparations Bahrain’s foreign minister Abadi told Hagel as the two met together but did not give details. described the killing of Corporal at the prime minister’s offices in A US defence official said Ali Mohammed Ali as a terrorist Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone. Washington believed Iraqi attack using a bomb made by the “Our forces are very much advanc- forces were still several months Lebanese Shia Hezbollah group. ing on the ground. But they need away from trying to recapture Amnesty accuses Israel of war In Beirut, Hezbollah declined more air power and more ... heavy Mosul and that it was not top of comment on the accusation. weaponry. We need that.” Baghdad’s action plan. The Interior Ministry’s web- Hagel, speaking to journal- Since their June offensive, site cited Major General Tariq ists afterwards, said he had held Islamic State’s Sunni militants crimes during Gaza offensive Al Hassan, the kingdom’s chief candid talks with Abadi and that have had little success breaking of public security, as saying that delivery of some weapons had beyond the provinces of Anbar in LONDON: The Israeli military the conflict, accusing it of bias. buildings were injured, and hun- several suspects had been arrested already been accelerated. the west and Salahuddin north of committed war crimes during The Israeli army has launched dreds lost their homes, according over Monday’s attack. Obama ordered US troops out Baghdad, as well as the strongly its Gaza offensive this sum- a series of criminal investigations to the rights group. of Iraq in 2011 but sent some back Sunni province of Nineveh, which mer and must be investigated, into incidents in the war, includ- Israeli authorities had said that ACTIVIST JAILED this summer to help counter the includes Mosul. human rights monitor Amnesty ing the shelling of a UN school one building housed a command A Bahraini court sentenced advance of Islamic State, which Hagel suggested that success International said yesterday. that medics said killed at least 15 centre of the Palestinian Islamist pro-democracy activist Zainab has declared a ‘caliphate’ on ter- on the battlefield was only part of The destruction of four multi- people and the bombing of a beach movement Hamas, and that Al Khawaja to 16 months in jail ritory it has captured in both Iraq the answer. The key to progress storey buildings during the last where four children died. another had “facilities linked to yesterday for insulting a govern- and Syria. Last month, Obama was an inclusive government in four days of the 50-day war were Critics, however, have said that Palestinian militants”, according ment employee and damaging authorised roughly doubling the Baghdad that could rally all Iraqis in breach of international humani- the investigations by Israel will not to the report. public property, her lawyer said. number of ground forces to 3,100 — something he said Abadi was tarian law, the group said in a be independent. However, Luther said the mili- Khawaja had already been sen- as the military expands the reach working towards. REUTERS report. More than 2,100 Palestinians, tary still “had an obligation to tenced to three years in jail and “All the evidence we have shows most of them civilians, were choose means and methods of fined 3,000 dinars ($7,960) on this large-scale destruction was killed in the war between Israel attack that would minimise harm December 4 for insulting H M carried out deliberately and with and Hamas-led militants, which to civilians and their property”. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Rowhani for regional anti-IS effort no military justification,” said ended on August 26. On the Israeli “The Israeli army have previ- by tearing up his photograph. TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rowhani called yesterday for Philip Luther, director of Amnesty side 73 people were killed, 67 of ously conducted air strikes on She was free on bail and that a regional response to the threat posed by the Islamic State group International’s Middle East and them soldiers. specific apartments in high-rise sentence was suspended pending in Iraq and Syria rather than the deployment of troops from further North Africa programme. One of the landmark build- buildings without their complete an appeal. However, yesterday’s afield. “War crimes must be independ- ings destroyed was the Municipal destruction,” he added. verdict was effective immediately. “If countries in the region agree, they could eliminate anti-Islamic ently and impartially investigated Commercial Centre in Rafah, The rights group said it had sent Khawaja has become known groups like Daesh and liberate thousands of men, women and children and those responsible should be which contained a shopping mall, its findings about the air strikes to for publishing news of the dem- who have lost their homes,” Rowhani told an anti-extremism conference brought to justice in fair trials.” a medical clinic and offices, and Israeli authorities with questions onstrations on social media. in Tehran, using the Arabic acronym for IS. Evidence including statements provided livelihoods for hun- about why each attack was car- Khawaja, who recently gave “In this case, there would be no need for the presence of foreigners,” by the Israeli military at the time dreds of families, the Amnesty ried out, but had not received an birth, is the daughter of jailed he added. indicate the attacks were “a collec- International report said. adequate response. activist Abdulhadi Al Khawaja Rowhani called for countries to “stop direct and indirect financial tive punishment against the people Residents of the buildings about The report called for Amnesty and her younger sister, Maryam, aid to terrorist groups.” of Gaza” designed to destroy their to be destroyed were warned to International and other rights the acting head of the Bahrain He also called for a change in teaching at religious learning centres to livelihoods, Luther added. leave by the Israeli military, but groups to be allowed access to Centre for Human Rights, was prevent young people being radicalised and for the international commu- Jerusalem has refused to cooper- they did not have time to salvage Gaza and for the UN inquiry to jailed in absentia on December 1 nity to fight “the use of the Internet and social networks by terrorists”. ate with a United Nations inquiry important belongings, it added. be allowed “to conduct its investi- for assaulting two policewomen. AFP into possible war crimes during Scores of people from nearby gation without hindrance”. AFP REUTERS

UAE hands long Erdogan’s Ottoman language drive faces backlash in Turkey jail terms to ISTANBUL: President Recep Ataturk with the Latin alpha- to revive the Arabic alphabet in want it or not, Ottoman will be the rights of Turkey’s 15 million Tayyip Erdogan stirred fierce bet on foundation of the secular Turkey,” he said. taught and learnt in this country.” Kurds, including education in 11 Islamists criticism yesterday with plans Republic in 1923, should be taught Opponents accuse Erdogan His comments intensified a their mother tongue. to make lessons in Ottoman in schools to prevent younger gen- of behaving like a modern-day debate triggered last week when Kurdish is still not taught in ABU DHABI: A top Emirati Turkish mandatory in high erations losing touch with their sultan, his Islamist ideology and Turkey’s Education Council Turkish state schools. court yesterday sentenced 11 schools, prompting one opposi- cultural heritage. intolerance of dissent taking decided that Ottoman should be The Egitim-Sen union of teach- Islamists to up to life impris- tion politician to declare that an “Erdogan’s concern is not teach- Turkey far from Ataturk’s secu- taught in Islamic high schools and ers and academics accused the onment for links to Al Qaeda- army could not force his daugh- ing the Ottoman language...His lar ideals. as an elective in other lycees. education council of neo-Ottom- affiliated militants as well as ter to learn the language. real aim is a settling of accounts “There are people who do not “Even if your whole army comes, anism and of trying to reshape the rebels in Syria, official media Erdogan said on Monday that with secularism and the Republic,” wish Ottoman to be taught and they can’t force my daughter into school system along religious lines. reported. Ottoman, an old form of Turkish Akif Hamzacebi, spokesman for learned,” Erdogan told a meet- Ottoman lessons,” said opposition Other opponents of the plans dis- The Federal Supreme Court using a version of Arabic script the main opposition CHP in par- ing of Turkey’s religious coun- politician Selahattin Demirtas, missed them as farcical. convicted them of bomb-making replaced by Mustafa Kemal liament. “Erdogan actually wants cil. “Regardless of whether they whose HDP party has fought for REUTERS and of joining and financing Al Qaeda franchise Al Nusra Front and Islamist rebel group Ahrar Al Sham, both in Syria. Destroying arms Four defendants, who were tried in their absence, were Saudi extends detention of handed life sentences while seven others were jailed for between three and 15 years, the WAM women driving activists news agency said. They include six foreigners — RIYADH: Saudi authorities Alamoudi, a UAE-based Saudi four with Comoros Islands pass- have extended the detention journalist, later arrived to support ports and two Syrians — who will of two women’s rights activ- her. be deported after serving their jail ists, one of whom tried to drive They were arrested and are terms, according to local media. into the kingdom in defiance of being held in Saudi Arabia’s Four other defendants were a ban, Amnesty International Eastern Province. acquitted. said yesterday. Relatives of the two women The UAE in November released Saudi Arabia is the only country declined to comment yesterday. a long list of what it branded “ter- in the world which does not allow Hathloul was trying to make a rorist organisations”, topped by women to drive. point in her unusual attempt to the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Loujain Hathloul and Maysaa drive through the border and knew Qaeda. Alamoudi “have been detained for that she would not be allowed to The UAE has not seen any of 25 further days” the London-based pass, an activist said. the pro-reform protests that have watchdog said in a statement. Women drivers in the kingdom swept other Arab countries since “Jailing a woman for simply have previously been arrested 2011, including fellow Gulf states driving a car is preposterous,” Said and cars have been confiscated Bahrain and Oman. Boumedouha, Amnesty’s deputy but the detention of Hathloul is But authorities have stepped director for the Middle East and already among the longest given to up a crackdown on dissent and North Africa, was quoted saying any female driver in the kingdom calls for democratic reform. in the statement. recently, activists said. Most of those targeted have been The Interior Ministry has still In 2011, Manal Al Sharif was Islamists. not commented on the case of the held for 10 days after posting a In August, the UAE toughened two women. video of herself driving in the east- anti-terrorism laws in a bid to Border officers stopped ern city of Khobar. stamp out terror financing, hos- The United Nations Mine Action Service personnel inspect confiscated weapons destined to be destroyed, Hathloul when she tried to drive Activists have started a petition tage-taking, human trafficking with United Nations Missions in South Sudan (UNMISS) troops at their base in Juba yesterday. The confiscated from neighbouring United Arab calling for the release of Hathloul and money laundering. firearms and other weapons were seized from internally displaced persons who sought refuge in UNMISS. Emirates into Saudi Arabia on and Alamoudi. AFP November 30. AFP WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Rich nations pledge to take Syrian refugees Over 100,000 places to be offered in coming months GENEVA: The UN refu- humanitarian admission,” UN with several children to care for. gee agency said yesterday that High Commissioner for Refugees Since 2013, Germany has Western governments had Antonio Guterres told reporters. pledged to take in 30,000 Syrians, heeded a call to take in more He was speaking at the end of Australia 5,600, Sweden 1,200 and Syrian refugees from neigh- a ministerial-level pledging con- Norway 1,000. bouring countries and estimated ference in Geneva where senior But many aid agencies including that, in all, more than 100,000 officials from Syria’s neighbours Oxfam, Refugee Council and Save places would be offered in the detailed the financial toll host- the Children say wealthy nations coming months. ing millions of Syrians was tak- should agree to take at least five UNHCR, which wants to reset- ing on their economies, appealing percent of all Syrian refugees by tle 130,000 Syrians outside the for more humanitarian aid and the end of 2015. region by the end of 2016, said countries to accept more refugees. “Governments meeting in the figure includes 62,000 places Highlighting the struggles host Geneva today had the opportunity that have already been pledged by communities face accommodating to transform the lives of some of countries such as Germany and millions of Syrians — fewer jobs, Syria’s most vulnerable refugees — Sweden. lower wages, strained infrastruc- an opportunity they largely failed Since anti-government protests ture, pressure on water, electric- to take,” said Andy Baker, head in 2011 spiralled into civil war, ity, education and health services, of Oxfam’s response to the Syria Syrian refugee children show their drawings inside a makeshift classroom in Akkar, northern Lebanon, yesterday. more than 3.2 million Syrians Guterres said: “I have to say the crisis, in a statement. have registered as refugees in the world has a debt of gratitude to “While it is encouraging to see region, with neighbours such as the neighbouring countries that it increased commitments to pro- Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey bear- will probably never be able to fully vide resettlement or humanitarian Refugees to get UN food aid again ing the brunt of the emergency. pay and fully express.” admission to refugees by a number Faced with overwhelming With almost half Syria’s popu- of countries ... many of those des- ROME: The United Nations numbers, Syria’s neighbours have lation either uprooted from their perately in need of a lifeline will will resume food aid to Syrian started restricting access to people homes inside the country or have to remain in the region, amid refugees in neighbouring coun- UN envoy holds ‘constructive’ fleeing the conflict. refugees abroad, there will be a worsening conditions.” tries, following a campaign to “Today 28 countries expressed need for resettlement for years UNHCR said the places pledged raise funds for a halted pro- their solidarity with the Syrian to come. yesterday come from resettlement gramme offering food vouchers, talks with Syrian rebels refugees but also with the five “We consider that one tenth of and other humanitarian admission the World Food Programme BEIRUT: The UN envoy to Aleppo has been divided neighbouring countries hosting the Syrian refugees in the region schemes, such as humanitarian (WFP) announced yesterday. Syria held “constructive” talks between regime control in the that are hosting them — Lebanon, should be resettled,” Guterres said. visas, private sponsorship, family About 1.7 million refugees in with rebel groups on a plan to west and rebel control in the Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt These include the most vul- reunification, scholarships, medi- Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq suspend fighting in the coun- east since mid-2012. — offering what we estimate will nerable such as survivors of cal evacuation and labour mobility and Egypt will have their elec- try’s second city of Aleppo, his De Mistura’s initiative does be more than 100,000 oppor- torture, people with acute medi- programmes. tronic food vouchers topped up by spokeswoman said yesterday. not include “all the required tunities for resettlement and cal needs and women left alone REUTERS mid-December, so they can pur- A day after Staffan de mechanisms and guarantees”, chase food in local shops. Mistura’s meetings in Gaziantep, said Qais Sheikh, head of The announcement came after Turkey, one rebel chief said he the Revolutionary Command a campaign by the WFP seeking was awaiting a “written pro- Council (RCC), a coalition of Syria calls for UN sanctions Syria strikes kill funds to cover a $64m shortfall posal from the UN, with all the several dozen moderate and which had forced the agency to details, before announcing a Islamist opposition groups. three in Lebanon suspend the programme at the decision”. The envoy “has built his plan on Israel over air strikes beginning of December. De Mistura’s spokeswoman, on a series of convictions that border area “There was jubilation among Juliette Touma, said the envoy are different from ours,” said UNITED NATIONS: Syria asked the United Nations Security the refugees after the announce- had found his six meetings Sheikh, one of the leaders who Council on Monday to impose sanctions on neighboring Israel, a day BEIRUT: Syrian warplanes ment,” WFP spokeswoman Abeer “with representatives of the met with de Mistura. after accusing the Jewish state of bombing areas near Damascus carried out air strikes in a bor- Etefa said. most important armed and “So we asked him for a writ- international airport and in the town of Dimas, near the border with der region of eastern Lebanon Syrians facing the winter cold unarmed groups from Aleppo ten plan that includes all the Lebanon. overnight, killing three peo- will again be able to feed their to be constructive”. details so that we can discuss it In a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Chad, Security ple and injuring two others, families, she said, although there De Mistura announced his in the RCC and with our allies Council president for December, Syria said that “such aggressions will Lebanon's official news agency is concern among the refugees plan for a “freeze” in fighting in in the opposition,” he said. not stop it from fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestation said yesterday. about what will happen at the late October, following a series The Syrian government, for across the entire territory of Syria.” The National News Agency said end of January, when the current of failed international efforts to its part, has responded with “At the same time, the Syrian Arab Republic calls on the international the strikes hit the outskirts of the funding dries up. negotiate an end to Syria’s con- “constructive interest” to the community and the Security Council to shoulder their responsibility and border town of Arsal, which has The WFP has raised $80m flict which erupted in March Aleppo plan, de Mistura said last forcefully condemn this brutal attack and to cease covering it up under regularly been targeted by Syrian from private individuals, coun- 2011. month after talks in Damascus any pretext,” the letter read. government air raids and shelling. tries and companies thanks to a He has since said Aleppo is with President Bashar Al Assad. “Syria also calls for the imposition of stern sanctions against Israel Local residents said a house social media campaign. a “good candidate” for the bid. AFP ... and requests that all measures prescribed under the Charter of the was among the targets of the “This outpouring of support United Nations should be taken to prevent Israel from again commit- raids. in such a short time is unprec- own pockets to send whatever and rice, Etefa said. Refugees ting such aggressions,” it said. The town of Arsal and the edented,” WFP executive direc- they could to help Syrian refugees in neighbouring states are given Syria also accused Israel of carrying out the air strikes to “cover up area around it are largely Sunni tor Ertharin Cousin said in a who have lost everything.” electronic vouchers. internal Israeli divisions and draw attention away from the collapse of Muslim, and residents sympa- statement. More than 4 million people “The Syria emergency has been the Israeli coalition Government and Israel’s extreme policies, particu- thise with the Sunni-led uprising “We’re especially grateful to internally displaced inside Syria the largest use of this voucher larly its continued occupation of Arab territory.” against Syrian President Bashar the many individual members of are receiving food packages, programme ever,” Etefa said. REUTERS Al Assad. AFP the public who reached into their including cooking oil, lentils REUTERS Al Qaeda attacks in Yemen kill seven Egypt activist gets three ADEN: Al Qaeda claimed base in the town of Seiyun in after hitting an army vehicle. the checkpoint” and it exploded, years for contempt of court responsibility for twin suicide Hadramawt province. Ansar Al Sharia, the main arm the official said. He did not say if car bomb attacks yesterday “Seven soldiers were killed and of Al Qaeda in Yemen, said in a the blast caused any casualties. CAIRO: An Egyptian court jailed a prominent activist yesterday that killed seven soldiers in eight others wounded,” one source statement on Twitter that two A bomb also exploded in a for three years for contempt after the man claimed his ongoing Yemen, as fresh violence shook said, adding that the blasts came of its “martyrs” had carried out square in Seiyun near a local trial for participating in violent clashes was political. the increasingly unstable coun- shortly after the arrival of a con- the attacks, which it claimed left government building, residents Ahmed Douma rose to prominence during the 2011 uprising that try where rival militias are bat- voy carrying a general, who was “dozens of dead and wounded”. said, but there were no immedi- ousted veteran leader Hosni Mubarak, and was also a key protest tling for control. unharmed. Troops foiled a “third suicide ate reports of casualties. leader against Mubarak’s successor, Mohamed Mursi. The attacks targeted an army Another source said one of bombing” that targeted an army Elsewhere in Hadramawt prov- He is already serving three years for violating a law prohibiting headquarters in Yemen’s south- the vehicles exploded at the checkpoint at the entrance of the ince, suspected Al Qaeda mili- protests without a permit. east, a stronghold of Al Qaeda. entrance to the headquar- nearby town of Shibam, a military tants late on Monday killed two “I want the judges to recuse themselves from the case because they Military sources said yester- ters complex while the other official said. soldiers and wounded a third in have transformed it from a criminal one to a political one,” Douma day’s attacks saw two explosive- managed to make it about 30 “Troops opened fire at the vehi- an ambush in the town of Shehr, told the court yesterday, his lawyer Sameh Samir said. laden vehicles detonated at the metres inside before exploding cle 150 metres before it reached a security source said. AFP The court sentenced Douma, 29, in a verdict broadcast on state television. Samir said Douma’s defence team had stopped representing him after the presiding judge, Mohamed Nagi Shehata, called for the pros- Minister’s funeral ecution to investigate five of them. Ethiopian executed As a result of Judge Shehata’s call, Samir said he attended yesterday’s session only as an observer. AFP in Saudi Arabia RIYADH: An Ethiopian woman who stabbed a small Saudi girl 30 times in her sleep was beheaded by the sword yesterday in the UN sanctions push for S Sudan conservative Muslim kingdom, the interior ministry said. stalls on arms embargo Khadija bint Mohammed Isa was executed in Hafar al-Batin, UNITED NATIONS: A push on condition of anonymity. “We’re northeast Saudi Arabia, it said in at the UN Security Council stuck at the moment.” a statement carried by the official to impose sanctions on South There is broad support for tar- Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Sudan’s warring parties has geting individuals on both sides She had “killed three-year-old reached an impasse due to a dis- with travel bans and asset freezes, child Aljazi bint Mohammed bin pute over whether to include an diplomats said. The reason for the Fahd al Harbi... by stabbing her arms embargo. US reluctance is fear that a weap- 30 times while she slept in her Washington informed fellow ons ban would disproportionately parents’ room,” the ministry said. council members last month that hurt the government. The suspect fled but was later it would circulate a draft resolu- Supporters of the arms embargo captured and convicted, it said. tion establishing an UN sanctions acknowledge the American point Local media said Isa was a maid, regime for conflict-torn South is a valid concern. although SPA did not clarify her Sudan. So far no draft has reached “We recognise that risk but employment status or say what led the 15-nation council. believe that the amount of killing to the killing. “European council members, that’s going on, the fact it’s been Isa was the latest of 78 foreign- Mourners carry the coffin of Moroccan Minister of State Abdellah Baha, who died in a train accident in Bouznika Australia and others want an arms going on for a year now, there’s ers and Saudis executed in the town, in Rabat yesterday. embargo and the United States too many weapons there,” a senior kingdom this year. AFP doesn’t,” a Western diplomat said diplomat said. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL Sexual threat, torture revealed in CIA report Secret CIA prison described as dungeon; detainees were deprived of sleep for 180 hours with hands shackled

WASHINGTON: “Enhanced CIA’s secret overseas detention only a bucket in which to relieve information gleaned from detain- House and US intelligence offi- for our enemies,” senators Marco interrogation” techniques of at least 119 individuals and the themselves. ees held and questioned in the cials said on Monday they had Rubio and Jim Risch said. used by the CIA on militants use of coercive interrogation tech- It says that during one of the CIA programme “advanced the beefed up security of US facilities Senator Angus King, an inde- detained in secret prisons were niques — in some cases amount- 83 occasions on which he was sub- strategic and tactical understand- worldwide. pendent, told CNN releasing the ineffective and never produced ing to torture,” committee chair jected to a simulated drowning ing of the enemy in ways that con- The report charts the history report was important because it information which led to the Dianne Feinstein said. technique the CIA called “water- tinue to inform counter-terrorism of the CIA’s “Rendition, Detention could persuade a future president disruption of imminent terror- Specific examples of brutal- boarding,” an Al Qaeda detainee efforts to this day.” and Interrogation” programme, not to use these techniques. ist plots, a declassified report ity by CIA interrogators cited in known as Abu Zubaydah became It was unclear whether the which President George W Bush “We did things that we tried by the Senate Intelligence the report include the November “completely unresponsive with report would lead to further authorised after the September 11 Japanese soldiers for war crimes Committee found. 2002 death from hypothermia of a bubbles rising through his open attempts to hold those involved attacks.Bush ended many aspects for after World War Two. This is The report released yesterday detainee who had been held par- full mouth,” though he later was accountable. The legal statute of of the program before leaving not America. This is not who we said the CIA misled the public tially nude and chained to a con- revived. limitations has passed for many office, and Obama swiftly banned are. What was done has dimin- and government policymakers crete floor at a secret CIA prison. President Barack Obama said of the actions. “enhanced interrogation tech- ished our stature and inflamed about the effectiveness of the Some were deprived of sleep the report reinforces his opinion The Executive Director of the niques,” which critics say are tor- terrorists around the world.” program, which ran from 2002 to for up to 180 hours, at times with that the interrogation methods American Civil Liberties Union, ture, after his 2009 inauguration. “Did we torture people? Yes. 2006 and involved questioning Al their hands shackled above their did not serve broader counterter- Anthony Romero, said in an opin- Two Republican lawmakers Did it work. No,” King said. Qaeda and other captives around heads, and “rectal feeding” or rorism efforts and significantly ion piece in The New York Times issued a statement calling the The 500-plus page report that the world. “rectal hydration” without any damaged the US’ global standing. that Obama should issue formal release of the report “reckless and the Intelligence Committee has The report prepared by the documented medical need. CIA Director John Brennan pardons to senior officials and irresponsible.” prepared for release, a summary of Intelligence Committee after a The report describes one secret acknowledged that the CIA others to make clear that these “We are concerned that this a much more detailed, 6,000-page five-year investigation said the CIA prison, whose location is not detention and interrogation pro- actions were crimes and help release could endanger the lives of narrative which will remain secret, techniques used were “far more identified, as a “dungeon” where gramme “had shortcomings and ensure that “the American gov- Americans overseas, jeopardise US includes a 200-page narrative of brutal” than the CIA told the detainees were kept in total that the agency made mistakes” ernment never tortures again.” relations with foreign partners, the interrogation programme’s public or the ever told policymak- darkness, constantly shackled but the agency pushed back Preparing for a worldwide potentially incite violence, create history and 20 case studies of the ers or the public. in isolated cells, bombarded with against the panel’s criticism. outcry from the publication of political problems for our allies, interrogations of specific detainees. “This document examines the loud noise or music, and given The agency insists that the graphic details, the White and be used as a recruitment tool REUTERS

Royal homage ‘Day of Silence’ for Cameron to ask Turks for more Ukraine army, rebels data on foreign KIEV: Ukrainian government including a ceasefire. troops and separatists said Since then, separatists have fighters their forces were complying defied Kiev by holding elections with an agreed “Day of Silence” for officials. Ukraine accuses LONDON: Prime Minister in Ukraine’s war-torn east yes- Russia of sending more troops David Cameron will use talks terday, marking an attempt and weapons to aid the rebels. in Ankara yesterday to ask to forge an effective ceasefire “We have declared a Day of Turkey to supply Britain with which may lead to a new round Silence three times in the past. more and swifter information of peace talks. This is the fourth time. One about Britons fighting in Syria In a further step towards nor- hundred and ninety-two people and Iraq with Islamic State malisation, Russia resumed ship- have been killed since September (IS), his spokesman said. ments of natural gas to Ukraine 5,” army chief of staff Viktor He is also likely to raise reports on Tuesday, shut off for six Muzhenko told journalists in Kiev. that Turkey handed over two months under a dispute over price Moscow, which denies its troops captured British IS militants to and debt that ran parallel to the are fighting in Ukraine although Islamic State in October as part war waged by pro-Moscow sepa- scores of them have died there, of a swap to secure the release of ratists in Ukraine’s east. says Ukraine has violated the Turkish hostages, without con- Kiev’s military, announcing Minsk deal by continuing to fight. sulting Britain. a suspension of combat opera- In Donetsk, rebel leader “Counter-terror is front and tions from 10am, said troops had Alexander Zakharchenko said he centre,” Cameron’s spokesman recorded six violations by the had ordered his forces to cease told reporters in London, describ- rebels, while six Ukrainian soldiers firing from 10am and only to ing the visit’s purpose. had been killed in the 24 hours respond if attacked. “The cease- Cameron is due to meet before the truce came into force. fire for the moment is being Prince William looks on as Princess Kate Middleton lays down a bouquet at the reflection pool at the National Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet The separatists said the ceasefire observed,” he said. September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City yesterday. Davutoglu on arrival in Ankara was, for the moment, holding. The United Nations says more and have an evening meeting with The Ukrainians see the Day than 4,300 people have been killed President Tayyip Erdogan. of Silence as a litmus test of in eight months of conflict which Asked whether the British Russian-backed separatists’ read- began after a Russian-backed leader would raise the case of iness to reinforce a September president was ousted by street Dutch to assemble MH17 wreckage the two British jihadis, Cameron’s ceasefire which has been regularly protests in February. spokesman said: “They’ll discuss breached with almost daily deaths Russia has annexed Ukraine’s the full range of counterterror- among government forces, rebels Crimea peninsula and given sup- AMSTERDAM: Crash inves- Washington and its allies said missile came from. Grieving fami- related issues. and civilians. port to separatists in the east, tigators were to begin recon- pro-Russian rebels fighting in the lies have protested against delays The spokesman suggested talks Fighting in the past few weeks driving relations between Moscow structing the Malaysia Airlines area hit the plane with a surface- in the investigation after debris on the subject would be aimed at has been intense around the and the West to the lowest since Boeing 777 shot down over east- to-air missile. Russia, caught up lay strewn across the crash site for ensuring such an episode was not international airport in the city the Cold War. ern Ukraine in July, killing all in its worst confrontation with the months. One group last week called repeated. of Donetsk, the main separatist Russian Foreign Minister 298 people on board, after wreck- West since the Cold war, said the for a U N envoy to take over the Britain said last month it was stronghold. The rebels are trying Sergei Lavrov confirmed that a age arrived by truck at a Dutch missile came from a Ukrainian investigation, saying Dutch authori- facing its greatest national secu- to wrest the ruins of the airport meeting of the contact group was air force hangar yesterday. government jet. ties had failed to build a case. rity threat, in part because of from government control. planned in coming days, but said Members of the national Safety Dozens of relatives of the vic- The wreckage was trans- the risk that Britons who return If the truce holds on Tuesday, an easing of tensions in eastern Board will piece together the tims looked on in the southern ferred under a deal with Kiev from fighting with IS could launch it could improve prospects of a Ukraine was still “a long way off”. remains of the plane to determine town of Gilze-Rijen as eight flat- and, through mediation by the attacks on home soil. new round of peace talks in the The restoration of flows of gas exactly what brought down flight bed trucks pulled into the mili- Organisation for Security and Many of the about 500 Britons Belarussian capital Minsk involv- from Russia, after an upfront MH17. tary base under police escort. Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), who authorities believe have ing Russia, Ukraine and the sepa- $378m payment by Kiev for sup- A parallel criminal investiga- Ukrainian emergency services pro-Russian separatists. travelled to the region have ratists under the auspices of the plies this month, brings tempo- tion is being conducted by Dutch operating under Dutch supervi- The Dutch Safety Board said used Turkey as a transit point Organization for Security and rary relief to the national power prosecutors in 11 countries to sion picked up wreckage consid- the wreckage would be photo- and around half that number Cooperation in Europe. grid short of coal and under fur- identify possible culprits. Two- ered most valuable for the inquiry graphed, scanned and categorised are believed to have returned to Talks by that “contact group” ther pressure from sudden freez- thirds of the passengers on board during a six-day operation in and experts would then attempt Britain. in Minsk in early September led ing temperatures. the flight from Amsterdam to November. Bits of fuselage could to reconstruct the airliner. to a 12-point blueprint for peace, REUTERS Kuala Lumpur were Dutch. help determine what direction the REUTERS Last French hostage Lazarevic Merkel re-elected CDU leader freed: Hollande Police shoot synagogue PARIS: France’s only remain- ing hostage held abroad, Serge Lazarevic, who was kidnapped in Mali in 2011, has been freed attacker to death in NY and is in “relatively good health”, French President Francois NEW YORK: New York police (the attacker) was heard say- Hollande said yesterday. “Our shot and killed a man armed ing repeatedly, ‘Kill the Jews,’” hostage Serge Lazarevic, our last with a knife early yesterday Rabbi Motti Seligson of Chabad- hostage is free,” Hollande said. after he stabbed a rabbinical Lubavitch said in the statement. “There are no more French hos- student from Israel in the head When police officers confronted tages in any country in the world.” in a Brooklyn synagogue, police him, the man complied with their Hollande said Lazarevic would and the synagogue said. demand to drop the knife but he be met by his daughter in the The man who was shot was picked it back up and began mov- Nigerian capital Niamey before black and the officer who did ing toward them. The officer shot making his way back to France the shooting is Hispanic, a once, hitting him in the torso. where he and his family would be spokesman for the New York The man was taken to a hospital welcomed by the president. Police Department said. Several where he was pronounced dead. “He is in relatively good health, recent police killings of unarmed Chabad-Lubavitch identi- despite the gruelling conditions of African-American men, and fied the stabbing victim as Levi his long captivity,” said Hollande. grand jury decisions not to indict Rosenblat, 22, who was studying Lazarevic, who has dual French the police officers involved, have in the synagogue when he was and Serbian citizenship, was the triggered racially tinged protests attacked. He was stabbed in the last French hostage still being over police use of force. left temple and was in stable con- held worldwide, after hiker Herve Police went to the world head- dition at the same hospital where Gourdel was abducted in Algeria quarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch his attacker died, police said. and beheaded in September by movement about 1.40am EST In a video of the confrontation, Islamic State-linked militants. (0640 GMT) and found the the attacker walks up to and asks Several French citizens have German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts after she was re-elected with 96.72 percent of the votes as leader 49-year-old suspect with the knife each of about a half dozen men been kidnapped in recent years, of the Christian Democratic Union during the party convention in Cologne yesterday. in hand, the New York Police dressed in Orthodox Jewish cloth- mostly in Africa where up to 15 Department said in a statement. ing, “Want me to kill you?” were held in 2013. “According to witnesses REUTERS AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 ASIA / PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 HK braces for clearance of protest zones Final showdown tomorrow

HONG KONG: Hong Kong candidates, sticking instead to a police announced plans to clear mechanism to pre-screen anyone away the last of the “Occupy” who runs. protest encampments that have Splinter protest groups calling blocked key roads in the finan- for democracy for Hong Kong are cial hub for over two months, springing up and fast-tracking setting up what could be a final action plans, with activists split showdown with pro-democracy between those vowing to stay and activists tomorrow. those wanting to leave. A police spokesman, Cheung At their peak, the rallies drew Tak-keung, said police would more than 100,000 after police help implement a court-ordered fired tear gas at the largely stu- injunction tomorrow morning to dent-led demonstrators, stoking clear away street blockades and public outrage. But protracted a sea of tents now standing on a disruptions to traffic and some An aerial view shows a remote village badly damaged by Typhoon Hagupit in Dolores, eastern Samar, in central Philippines, yesterday. major highway and roads around small businesses have since Admiralty, home to government sapped public support. offices and next to the main Yesterday, the site remained ‘Central’ business district. quiet, filled mainly with visitors Philippine rescuers struggle to reach villages “Police will take resolute actions taking photographs. Some tents against anyone who obstructs or carrying supplies and other stock- DOLORES: Philippine emer- washed away in floods and some Learning lessons from Haiyan, Asian countries and South Korea. violently charges the bailiffs who piles of food and medication were gency workers were struggling hit by fallen trees, the Philippine which left more than 7,000 dead Earlier, he said he was skipping are executing their duty,” Cheung moved, but some protesters said yesterday to reach coastal vil- Red Cross said. or missing, authorities launched the event to focus attention on told reporters. Police will also they wouldn’t back down. lages on an island hardest hit Red Cross Chairman Richard a massive evacuation effort days the typhoon clean-up. remove obstacles blocking roads “This station and the volun- by a typhoon where thousands Gordon said the agency received ahead of the storm, emptying The National Grid Corp said if need be, so that the public can teers are forming a defence line,” of homes have been wrecked reports that 35 people died but it whole towns and villages. nearly two million homes across “resume their normal daily lives.” said Mani Chan, who was help- by powerful winds and a storm can only confirm 22 deaths. The Bank employee Arnalyn Bula the central Philippines and the He urged protesters to leave ing man a supply station. “We’re surge rising three to four official government death toll has said how howling winds had south of the main island of Luzon peacefully beforehand as there going to stay anyway.” metres. risen to eight. pounded the walls of her aunt’s were still without power. “wouldn’t be much time for them Clashes between protesters and Nearly 13,000 houses were “Access is very difficult. There two-storey concrete home in Domestic travel resumed, mar- to pack their personal belongings” police escalated in recent weeks crushed and more than 22,300 are landslides, some are one-lane Dolores in Eastern Samar, where kets reopened and state workers on the day. after the clearance of another damaged on the eastern island of roads. In the inner barangays (vil- her family sought shelter. returned to offices. Some shop- The announcement of the major protest site in the working- Samar, where Typhoon Hagupit lages), many of the roads have “Our kitchen was wrecked. ping malls used emergency power clearance plan after more than class district of Mong Kok dis- made landfall on Saturday and been washed out by flash floods,” Around us, our neighbours’ homes but schools stayed closed for a two months of protests could trict, on the Kowloon side of Hong made slow progress across the Gordon said. were flattened like folded paper,” second day. Mobile phone services finally snuff out the most tena- Kong harbour. One man was jailed country, officials said. “...It’s a long trek (to the vil- said Bula, 27. Some residents in were also restored. cious street demonstrations on for six months on Monday for The Philippine weather bureau lages), it’s like Yolanda all over Dolores hung signs that read Thousands of people emerged Chinese soil in decades. Student threatening to burn Mong Kok lifted all storm alerts after again,” Gordon said, referring “help us” as they appealed for from shelters to fix wrecked groups have been calling on demonstrators with paint thinner, Hagupit, one of several typhoons to super typhoon Haiyan, which food, water and shelter. homes and clean up debris, Beijing to allow Hong Kong to local media said on Monday. to hit the tropical archipelago hit the same area of the central “We were inside an evacuation including fallen trees and power hold a truly democratic election in Hong Kong, a former British each year, was downgraded to a Philippines last year. site when the roof caved in,” a poles. Aid trucks were reaching 2017, in what has become known colony, returned to China in 1997. tropical depression and headed But the damage was nowhere woman told local radio. “God saved some of the hardest-hit areas as the “Umbrella Movement”. Under a “one country, two systems” west towards Vietnam. near that wrought by Haiyan, us. There were no casualties. There after soldiers reopened roads. Beijing and Hong Kong leader formula, the city has some auton- Roofs were ripped from houses, which destroyed or damaged more will still be Christmas for us.” Armed forces head General Leung Chun-ying, have branded omy from the Communist Party- wooden huts were reduced to than a million homes, although President Benigno Aquino Gregorio Catapang said two C130 the protests illegal and rejected ruled mainland and a promise of matchwood and coconut trees farm damage from Hagupit, mostly changed his mind and will travel planes were taking in food, water demands for a poll that would eventual universal suffrage. torn up by the roots. Most of the to rice crops, was initially esti- to Busan tomorrow to attend and relief supplies. allow open nominations of REUTERS victims, on Samar island, were mated at 1.3bn pesos ($29.17m). the annual summit of Southeast REUTERS

North Korean leader joins photo session Students of China’s envoy visits Uighur scholar jailed for Taiwan amid protest TAIPEI: Dozens of demon- force their way into the terminal. strators chanting anti-Beijing They were unable to meet Chen. ‘separatism’ slogans protested yesterday “Chen Deming, crawl back to when a senior Chinese envoy China” and “Communist bandit, BEIJING: Seven students of a arrived in Taiwan, some of crawl back to China” read two of prominent scholar from China’s them scuffling with police and their signs. Uighur minority have been con- demanding the official “crawl No-one was injured or arrested. victed of separatism in a secret back to China”. Chen said he and his delegation trial and given prison sentences The visit by Chen Deming, planned to visit venues related to of three to eight years, a lawyer president of China’s quasi-official the agriculture, bio-tech, volun- said yesterday. Association for Relations Across teer and tourism sectors. They were students of Beijing the Taiwan Straits, comes amid “We’ll also attend a business economics professor Ilham Tohti, growing fears about China’s forum where we’ll discuss ways who was convicted of separatism increasing influence on the island, to see how we can work together in September and sentenced which Beijing considers part of its to cope with the global economic A picture released by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) yesterday shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to life in prison. The move was territory. situation,” he said. reacting as he joins a photo session with the participants in the second meeting of Korean People’s Army seen as part of Beijing’s efforts to Last month Taiwan’s ruling During a welcoming reception (KPA) exemplary servicemen’s families in Pyongyang. silence criticism of government Kuomintang party, which has in Taipei, his Taiwanese counter- policies in the violence-wracked championed closer economic part Lin Join-sane hailed steady far-western region of Xinjiang, involvement with China, suf- progress in cross-strait relations. home to the mostly-Muslim fered a crushing defeat in local Lin said there were more than Uighur group. elections. eight million cross-strait visits in A court in the regional capi- Outside the terminal build- total last year and two-way trade tal Urumqi on Monday found the ing dozens of members of the amounted to $197.2bn. Strict new Japan secrets law seven guilty of actively aiding in Falungong spiritual movement Such a “win-win” situation Tohti’s “separatist activities”, his and the radical pro-independence should be cherished, he said. “The lawyer Li Fangping said. “The political group Taiwan Solidarity two sides should keep working to take effect amid protests sentences were not as severe as I Union (TSU) staged a protest. towards the goal of peace, pros- had expected,” he said. One stu- Some TSU members shoved and perity and development.” dent was given eight years behind pushed police while attempting to AFP TOKYO: Waving banners and “It’s full of ambiguity and will right to know isn’t infringed”. bars, with the shortest sentence beating drums, hundreds of take us back to the ‘public peace Critics say Abe’s government being three years, said Li. Japanese took to the streets of and order’ controls of World War failed to keep a pledge to win pub- China blames attacks and Tokyo to protest a strict new Two.” The law mandates prison lic understanding of the law by clashes in Xinjiang, which have state-secrets law taking effect terms of up to 10 years for public not fully explaining how it will be claimed several hundred lives in today that critics charge will servants or others leaking state implemented. The Cabinet Office the past year, on terrorists seek- Bomb explodes aboard bus help conceal government mis- secrets, while journalists and solicited public comment for a ing independence for the region, deeds and limit press freedom. others who encourage such leaks month from late July until late while rights groups say official The government of Prime could be imprisoned for five years. August — during prime summer repression of Uighur religion and in Mindanao, 11 killed Minister Shinzo Abe says the law, Kyodo news agency said that vacation time. culture has stoked violence. which was passed a year ago amid some 460,000 documents would The Japan Newspaper Six of the students are Uighurs DAVAO: Eleven people including many high school students protests, is essential to convince be affected immediately. Publishers and Editors while one is a member of China’s were killed when a bomb exploded aboard a bus in the southern allies led by the United States to “The law says that the act of Association sent a letter of con- Yi minority, the state-run Global Philippines yesterday, military spokesmen said. share intelligence with Japan. leaking itself is bad no matter what cern to Justice Minister Yoko Times newspaper reported. The The bus operated by the Rural Transit company was travelling Critics counter that whistle- the circumstances,” said Yukiko Kamikawa on Monday, saying: “It paper added they were alleged through the town of Maramag in the strife-torn island of Mindanao blowing on government misdeeds Miki at Clearinghouse Japan, a cannot be said that all our con- to have helped maintain Uighur when the bomb went off, said regional spokesman Major Christian Uy. will be chilled. Reporters Without non-profit organisation that pro- cerns have been alleviated.” Online, a bilingual website The blast also injured 21 people, he said. Borders has called the law “an motes information disclosure. The uncertainty about what the launched by Tohti. Many of the victims were high school students who had just boarded unprecedented threat to free- Two watchdog groups are to government will deem a secret Authorities have previously the bus as it passed a school in the town, said Lieutenant Norman dom of information”. “This law oversee implementation of the law, was already having a repressive described Uighur Online as “a Tagros, spokesman for a local infantry brigade. The bomb went off will restrict the peoples’ right to one directed by the prime min- effect, Miki said. Her office has platform... to create conflicts, almost immediately after the students got on. know,” said Tomoki Hiyama, one ister. Chief Cabinet Secretary received calls from bloggers wor- spread separatist thinking, Tagros said extortion was being eyed as the likely motive. The bomb- of about 800 people braving frigid Yoshihide Suga said the gov- ried about whether they should incite ethnic hatred and advo- ing was the latest in a series of attacks on the bus company. Last month winds to gather in the shadow of ernment would implement the delete posts to avoid prosecution. cate ‘Xinjiang independence’”, the a bomb exploded aboard a Rural Transit bus in Mindanao, leaving four Japan’s parliament yesterday. law while assuring “the public’s REUTERS Global Times reported. AFP people injured. AFP WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN 14 visits by Malala invites five girls to Nobel ceremony KARACHI: Malala Yousafzai, the young campaigner for girls’ education, has invited five inspiring girl champions to join her at the Nobel Peace Prize Sharif abroad ceremony, a press statement from the Oslo-based Malala Fund said yesterday. For this first-ever Nobel Peace Prize ‘Girl Delegation’, Yousafzai in 18 months will be joined by Shazia Ramzan and Kainat Riaz, her school friends from Swat who got shot along with her in an attack in Foreign ‘extravagance’ irks critics 2012; Kainat Soomro from Sindh, Mezon Almellehan from Syria ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister China in July 2013, April 2014 and and Amina Yusuf from Nigeria. Nawaz Sharif has undertaken 14 November 2014. Despite being The young women will be her official visits to nine countries present in New York to attend special guests when she receives during the somewhat troubled the UN General Assembly in the award at the ceremony to be 18 months of his government. September 2013, the prime minis- held today. “Though I will be one These numbers were presented ter travelled to Washington after girl receiving this award, I know before the National Assembly by a few days to meet US President I am not a lone voice,” the state- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Barack Obama and other US gov- ment quoted Yousafzai as saying. in response to a question asked ernment functionaries. “This Nobel Peace Prize is for all by Parveen Masood Bhatti of the Besides meeting the US offi- girls everywhere who want educa- ruling PML-N. Bhatti wanted to cials, “the prime minister also tion. These courageous girls are not inquire “the results and the ben- attended a business event just my friends, they are now my efits of the visits abroad by the organised by the US-Pakistan sisters in our campaign for educa- prime minister so far.” Business Council, addressed the tion for every child,” she added. There was no mention of the United States Institute of Peace, Commenting on the invitation, private visits of Sharif to Saudi met prominent US journalists Shazia Ramzan said: “I am very Arabia and the UK since the and interacted with the local happy that Malala is receiving the question pertained to only about Pakistani community,” says the Nobel Peace Prize. This is an hon- the official visits. reply, counting these activities our for Malala, for all Pakistani The MNAs could not ask any as an achievement. It also gave people and for education. Thank supplementary questions as the details of MoUs and agreements you, Malala, for letting us share Speaker had suspended ques- signed by Pakistan with different this special moment with you, our tion hour to allow members to countries during these visits. friend.” debate on the issue of the inter- Meanwhile, the parliamen- Her friend Kainat Riaz said: “I nally displaced persons of North tary performance of the incum- am very excited that I am going Waziristan. bent government of Pakistan to Oslo. I so wanted to be there A visitor walks past a poster of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai at the exhibition at the Nobel Peace This information has come to Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) when Malala receives the Nobel Center in Oslo yesterday. light at a time when the prime remains below par in both houses Peace Prize. I will always support minister was facing immense of parliament, raising questions her. This is a big honour for her, attacked I was wearing this uni- proud of Malala, there was hardly prevailing there at the time. criticism from his opponents, par- over the seriousness of lawmakers for us and for Pakistan.” form. I was fighting for my right any celebration in Pakistan and Her first diary appeared on ticularly PTI chief Imran Khan, about the legislative work. On October 10, the Norwegian to go to school,” she said in a state- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A few low January 3, 2009 when she was for his alleged “extravagance” on According to the official fig- Nobel Committee named Malala ment as the uniform was handed profile functions were held in only 12. Though she couldn’t win the foreign trips. ures submitted to NA by govern- Yousafzai and Indian children’s over to the centre on Friday. Peshawar and other parts of the the Kidz Rights Award, a news- According to the information, ment last week, the PML-N-led rights activist Kailash Satyarthi “Wearing a uniform made me feel country to pay tributes to Malala. paper story prompted the then the prime minister has under- government presented 18 bills in as the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize that yes, I am a student,” she said. Awami National Party deputy Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani taken three visits each to the Lower House and nine bills in Laureates in recognition of their “It is an important part of parliamentary leader Jaffar Shah to announce a cash reward as United States (US) and China, Senate since it came to power fol- struggle against the oppression of my life. Now I want to show it submitted a resolution in the encouragement for Malala. She two visits to Turkey and one lowing the May 11, 2013, general young people. to children, to people all around Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly also won the first ever National visit each to India, Iran, Nepal, elections. The government got 15 Yousafzai is the youngest recip- the world. This is my right, it is in October to set up the Malala Youth Peace Award. Afghanistan and Thailand. bills passed through NA while all ient of this honour at the age of 17. the right of every child, to go to University in Swat to pay homage After coming into limelight, The reply does not mention the nine bills were cleared by Upper Visitors to the Nobel Peace Centre school.” She recovered after being to Malala, who belongs to Mingora she was seen attending talk shows recent visit of the prime minister House, revealed the figures. in Oslo can catch a reminder of flown for extensive surgery in in Swat district. The assembly has on television channels and giving to the UK to attend an interna- The previous government of the very different circumstances England and has remained there yet to take up the resolution. interviews to local and interna- tional conference on Afghanistan. Pakistan Peoples Party had set a that led to Malala Yousafzai’s rise with her family since - continuing An ordinary girl from Swat, tional media, advocating girls’ The reply provided details of record by passing 116 bills with an in the international spotlight. both her education and activism. Malala shot to fame when she was education and vowing to bring the prime minister’s engagements average of more than 23 bills per The centre has on loan the Malala will become the second nominated for the International an end to corruption in politics. during the visits. The ministry parliamentary year. Interestingly, uniform the then 15-year-old Pakistani Nobel Laureate after Children Peace Prize by a Dutch Pakistan has announced one of described all the visits as extremely not a single private bill has been Malala was wearing in 2012 when the late Dr Abdul Salam. Pashto organisation, Kidz Rights in its top gallantry medals, Sitara-e- successful for the country. passed by NA during PML-N gov- a Taliban militant shot her on singer Sardar Ali Takkar will sing October 2011. She was nominated Shujaat, for Malala besides nam- Sharif visited the US in ernment, which received 62 pri- a school bus in response to her Pashto poem (Te Bibi Shireena Ye) for writing diaries for BBC, with ing a degree college and a few September 2013, October 2013 vate bills in the past 19 months, campaign for girls’ education. for the first time ever in the Nobel the pen name of Gul Makai, in schools in Swat and rest of the and again in September 2014. revealed the figures. “My school uniform is very Award ceremony today. favour of girls’ education in Swat country after the brave girl. Similarly, he undertook visits to INTERNEWS important to me the day I was Though the entire world is despite difficult circumstances INTERNEWS

Distribution of winter aid in Herat Militant linked to Polio vaccinator shot attack on Bhutto killed in Karachi dead in Punjab province KARACHI: Police in Pakistan LAHORE: Gunmen yester- senior health official, confirmed said yesterday that they had day killed a member of a polio the killing of a member of his killed a Taliban commander vaccination team in Pakistan, polio team. responsible for a bomb attack in as Taliban insurgents claimed Pakistan is one of only three 2007 that killed 139 people in a the killing of two policemen countries where polio remains botched attempt to assassinate assigned to protect an immuni- endemic. Attempts to stamp it ex-premier Benazir Bhutto. sation team the day before. out have been badly hit by oppo- Firdous Khan was killed in an Yesterday’s attack — the latest sition from militants and attacks hour-long gunfight with police in of many on the teams — occurred on immunisation teams that have the Manghopir neighbourhood of in a residential area of Faisalabad claimed 67 lives since December the country’s biggest city Karachi, district in Punjab province, where 2012. The militants claim that said Usman Bajwa, a senior offi- workers were immunising chil- polio vaccination is a front for cial in the Crime Investigations dren on the second day of an anti- espionage or a conspiracy to steri- Department. polio drive. lise Muslims. Bajwa said that Khan was the The victim was Muhammad Mohammad Khorasani, main mastermind of the devastating Sarfaraz, 40 a school teacher spokesman for the Tehreek- bombing near Bhutto’s truck working as a volunteer in the e-Taliban Pakistan, yesterday at a political rally during her campaign, senior police official claimed responsibility for the kill- Men wait to receive winter assistance by a Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) for the most vulnerable returnees, Pakistan homecoming parade Ali Waseem said. “Gunmen on a ing of two policemen in northwest internally displaced persons and as others at risk in the cold winter weather in Herat, Afghanistan, yesterday. in October 2007. motorcycle fired six shots and he Pakistan they day before. Bhutto survived the attack but died on the spot,” Waseem said. They were killed in the town of was assassinated two months He said it was not clear whether Buner near the Swat Valley while later in a gun and suicide bomb Sarfaraz had been attacked by on the way to protect a polio vac- attack at a rally in Rawalpindi. militants opposed to polio vac- cination team. “Firdous Khan was a Taliban cination or because of personal “Police are our target and both Work permits for Afghan refugees likely commander who acted as a facil- enmities, which had led to two the men were killed because itator and trained the suicide previous attempts on his life. they were from the police force,” ISLAMABAD: The government last week. Afghan refugees are foreigners living in Pakistan, said bomber and later took him to the Doctor Rana Waqar Sadiq, a Khorasani said. AFP of Pakistan is considering issuing not allowed to work in Pakistan there is no harm if the govern- target,” said Bajwa. work permits to Afghan refu- which hosts 74 percent of globally ment gives work permits to them. The then-administration of gees after expiry of their ‘Proof acknowledged refugees since 1979. “Grant citizenship or work per- military ruler Pervez Musharraf of Registration’ cards by the end Pakistan wants to follow Iran’s mits to them [immigrants] -no blamed the assassination on of 2015 — interpreted by analysts policy on immigrants’ issue by problem to this country. But yes we Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah as a move to legalise millions of minimising the negative impact of want them [all aliens] to get them- Mehsud, who denied any involve- immigrants in Pakistan. Afghan refugees on our economic selves registered first,” he observed. ment. He was killed in a US drone The ruling Pakistan Muslim and security environment, Dr Last month, Federal Minister attack in August 2009. League-Nawaz (PML-N) is looking Ahmed Zaib explained. “We’ll have for States and Frontier regions Bajwa said the shootout took at two possible options: either to to build consensus on adoption of a Lt General (retd) Abdul Qadir place overning. Other militants grant citizenship or to issue work ‘national refugee law’,” he argued. Baloch also informed the lawmak- escaped during the exchange of permits to 1.6 million refugees. The Effective border control and ers in a committee meeting that fire by taking advantage of the options were floated in the wake of management system is another the government is working on a darkness, he said. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s necessary exercise to resolve all new policy to permanently resolve Karachi has been plagued by sec- tour to the country. such issues, he added. Though the issue of Afghan refugees. tarian, ethnic and political violence “Refugees’ repatriation trend international donors have pledged Currently, 996,847 Afghans for years. The city is also racked remains very poor due to uncer- to donate millions of dollars, but live in Khyber-Pakhtunkhawa, by militants, especially the Taliban. tainty in Afghanistan — so we are unfortunately Pakistan is still wait- 323,472 in Balochistan, 178,441 in More than 7,000 people have considering giving them work per- ing for $600m in funds, he said. Punjab, 65,855 in Sindh, 33, 992 in been killed in the insurgency by mits,” said Chief Commissioner Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Islamabad and 6,437 are living in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan A Pakistani health worker marks the wall of a house to show they have Afghan Refugees Dr Ahmed Zaib, Senator Fateh Hasni, who is 41 refugees camps in Azad Jammu since it began in 2007, according visited there during a polio vaccination campaign in Rawalpindi yesterday. while briefing a Senate Panel looking after issues related to and Kashmir. INTERNEWS to an AFP tally. AFP WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 17 India, Russia to set out energy vision Over a dozen agreements to be signed during President Vladimir Putin’s visit NEW DELHI/MOSCOW: India and Europe is trying to isolate Russia, Putin Alrosa keen to ramp up exports to India. and US ExxonMobil in the Sakhalin-1 Russia will strike an energy partner- wants to show that he has friends in the “The visit will solidify the political rela- offshore energy project. ONGC also owns ship when Prime Minister Narendra world,” said Gulshan Sachdeva, head of the tionship; confirm Russia as India’s princi- struggling Siberian producer Imperial Modi hosts President Vladimir Putin Centre for European Studies at Jawaharlal pal purveyor of arms; and expand ties in Energy. (pictured), today to prepare the way Nehru University in New Delhi. other areas, such as nuclear energy,” said The aspiration to build a pipeline pas- for two Siberian oil deals and chart a “Modi and Putin are similar leaders. Dmitri Trenin, director of the Carnegie sage to India will be “there” in the joint route for a first pipeline between the They like to announce big schemes,” Moscow Center. Indo-Russian statement, a second Indian two countries. Sachdeva added. “It might make sense State-controlled Rosneft, the world’s official said, but details remain sketchy. But a joint ‘vision’ document is likely to to do so — whether or not they come to largest listed oil firm by output, is Russia’s ambassador to India, lack hard details, with terms still being fruition is another matter.” strapped for cash due to Western sanc- Alexander Kadakin, told reporters that thrashed out for India’s ONGC Videsh to New Delhi explicitly rules out join- tions, and is showing increased willing- an export route via China’s westernmost acquire an interest in Rosneft’s Vankor ing Western sanctions against Russia ness to offer upstream projects to India. province of Xinjiang was under consid- and Yurubcheno-Tokhomskoye oilfields, although Modi has struck up an increas- But wrangling continues over the eration but needed to be studied further officials and industry sources on both ingly warm friendship with President interest ONGC Videsh would get in due to challenging terrain. sides say. There are doubts over the Barack Obama since winning power Vankor, which is expected to reach peak Indian officials have pushed the idea of viability of proposed oil and gas pipeline in May, and will host the US leader in output of 500,000 barrels per day in 2019. a $40bn pipeline to pump Siberian gas to routes that would either cross conflict- January. Indian government sources say that India, but even if it is practicable it would ridden Afghanistan and Pakistan — Putin has been a regular visitor to Rosneft has offered a 10 percent stake in struggle to compete with tanker-shipped India’s arch enemy —or mountainous India since becoming president in 2000 the Vankor operating company, but that liquefied natural gas. tracts of inner China. but the trip will be a one-day affair. A New Delhi is pushing for a 25 percent India imports 80 percent of the 4 mil- India and Russia are expected to sign proposal for him to address India’s parlia- interest that would allow ONGC Videsh lion bpd of crude that it consumes daily, more than dozen key agreements across ment was quietly dropped. to book equity barrels. making an oil link a more promising sectors ranging from defence, banking Russo-Indian trade, at $10bn, is only India is also seeking tax breaks on a option, yet proposals have so far failed and nuclear energy. Russia, isolated by one-ninth of the volume between Russia proposed 49 percent stake in Yurubcheno- to get off the drawing board. the West over its annexation of Crimea and China. Tokhomskoye, a greenfield project in Russia’s Eastern Siberia-Pacific Ocean and backing of an armed uprising in east- Indian and Russian officials say the eastern Siberia, because under Russia’s oil pipeline has a capacity of 1.6 million ern Ukraine, has a friendship with India strategic declaration will encompass existing fiscal regime the field would lose bpd, while state natural gas monopoly that dates back to the Soviet era. issues from defence to nuclear power money. State oil firm Oil and Natural Gas Gazprom is working to finalise a $400bn “In the present circumstances, when and even diamonds, with state monopoly Corp’s overseas arm partners Rosneft deal to pump gas to China. REUTERS

Rapist driver shows no Police slap cheating case against Uber NEW DELHI: US-based remorse online global cab company Uber was in for more trouble yester- NEW DELHI: The Uber cab day after Delhi Police slapped a driver, accused of raping a case of cheating and violating 25-year-old finance analyst lawful orders after one of its with a Gurgaon-based company, drivers was arrested for raping was frightened when he was a 25-year-old woman business nabbed but has not shown any analyst. It also emerged that remorse for his act so far, police the driver was involved in two said yesterday. earlier cases of rape and one of Police officials questioning molestation. 32-year-old Shiv Kumar Yadav, The Delhi government on who was arrested from Mathura Monday banned “all activities” on Sunday, was a “serial offender” by Uber in the national capital and was involved in three rapes, and also blacklisted the firm from including two in Delhi, and one providing transport services in in Mainpuri district in Uttar the city in future. Pradesh. Police said Yadav was Home Minister Rajnath Singh accused in three more criminal yesterday said he has asked state cases in Mainpuri. governments and union territo- Yadav accepted during interro- ries to ban all web-based radio gation that he made a “mistake”, taxis following the rape incident. but has not shown any remorse “The ministry of home affairs for his act, an official said. has advised the state government “Yadav was frightened when he and union territories to ensure was nabbed in Mathura. He never that the operations of web-based thought we will be able to reach taxi services are stopped and such him in his hideout. But so far, he service providers which are not has not shown any remorse,” the licensed with the state govern- official said. He said Yadav has “low ments or union territory admin- opinion” about working women, istration are prohibited to operate especially those working late. till they get registered themselves “Yadav is a serial offender. with the administration,” Rajnath He was always on the prowl for Singh said in the Rajya Sabha. women who were soft targets. Delhi Police cracked down on He would target women who Uber, filing a case under sections Gagan Bhatia (third left), General Manager, Uber Cabs for Delhi, during a meeting with Barkha Shukla Singh (right), Chairperson of the Delhi Commission used to work late or would look 420 (cheating) and 188 (disobedi- For Women after Bhatia was summoned by the Commission in New Delhi yesterday. ‘open’ about sexual encounters ence to order duly promulgated with strangers. Also, he thought by public servant) of the Indian Women has issued notice to Uber woman in his cab while taking her slapped and threatened her. services as “safe, trustworthy and a women wearing skimpy clothes Penal Code at the Sarai Rohilla for laxity in verifying the back- to north Delhi on Friday night. Yadav married the widow of reliable”. was an easy prey,” an official, who police station in north Delhi yes- ground of drivers and also asked He was arrested on Sunday from his younger brother and has two RTAI president Kunal Lalani is also part of the team question- terday. The tourism ministry also Delhi Police to submit a report on his native place Mathura. daughters and a step son. expressed grief over the Delhi ing the driver, said. advised state governments and the rape case. Yadav, who is in three-day He had submitted a forged incident and reiterated the mem- About Friday night’s incident, union territories to deploy ‘tourist The accused driver, 32-year-old police custody, has confessed to character certificate purportedly bers’ commitment to adhere to the official said: “As soon as the police’ for the safety and security Shiv Kumar Yadav, who hails from his crime and told police that he issued by Delhi Police to get a rules and guidelines as per law, woman took the cab, Yadav made of tourists. Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura, has also raped the woman after parking tourist taxi permit. and assured that all passengers, a plan to sexually assault her Many metro cities, including been booked for submitting forged his car in a secluded spot beside Meanwhile, upset by the including women, would be pro- because she had a few drinks. He Bengaluru and Mumbai, are veri- documents to get a permit to ply Zakhira bridge in north Delhi. nationwide adverse publicity, vided safe services by the licensed never thought the woman would fying online cab services. his cab in the capital. He said the woman kept scream- the Radio Taxi Association of operators. report the case.” The Delhi Commission for Yadav is accused of raping the ing for help for 30 minutes as he India (RTAI) has vouched for its IANS The official said if the victim had spoken to anyone in her fam- ily or to friends over phone, the driver would not have mustered courage to assault her. Police said Two prisoners killed, during questioning they were able to establish the number of cases Ruling party MLA embarrasses the driver was involved in. 13 escape in jailbreak “We have been able to find out that he was involved in at least PATNA: Two prisoners were Gupta said. “As per informa- three rape cases and one molesta- government in Kerala Assembly killed, three were injured and tion available, only one of those tion case. In some instances, the 13 escaped in India’s eastern escaped is an important Maoist victims did not file police cases,” KOCHI: Actor-turned-when we go to see this minister be a minister again. I would like state of Jharkhand yesterday — the others are criminals fac- Additional Deputy Commissioner politician K B Ganesh Kumar, to discuss new roads. to make that clear.” after they threw chilli powder ing different charges.” of Police Brijender Singh said. a UDF ally, yesterday alleged “While he has sanctioned In his reply, Ibrahim Kunju said in the faces of police bringing Jharkhand, carved out of the “Yadav was involved in a moles- corruption in PWD Minister V numerous roads under the non- he could not believe that it was them back to jail from a court state of Bihar in 2000, is part tation in 2003, in a case connected K Ibrahim Kunju’s office, stun- plan scheme in his constituency, Kumar who had spoken. “It’s most appearance. of the so-called Naxalite belt with the Arms Act in 2006, and ning the ruling coalition. when we ask him if that’s possi- unfortunate that such a thing has Police said the two prisoners that runs down India’s eastern rape and robbery in 2013 in Kumar is the lone representa- ble, his staff members say no. This happened. under trial, suspected of being flank and is the scene of a tribal Mainpuri. He was arrested and tive in the house of the Kerala is one office where corruption is “I will seriously look into all the Maoist insurgents, were killed insurgency that has defied gov- charge sheeted in all cases,” a Congress (Pillai). He has been neck deep,” he said. allegations he has raised.” in a shootout in front of the jail ernment efforts to enforce order. police officer said. cut up with the ruling United While the treasury benches Opposition leader V S in the town of Chaibasa, in the The state, which has a popu- Yadav was also an accused in at Democratic Front since he lost looked surprised, the opposition Achuthanandan asked if the mineral-rich district of West lation of 33 million, is holding least two cases under the Uttar his job as a minister following a members egged Kumar to reveal speaker was ready to set up an Singhbhum. elections to its assembly with Pradesh Control of Goondas Act. domestic row last year. more. assembly committee to study the Jharkhand police spokesman Prime Minister Narendra “All the cases are still under Ganesh raised a calling atten- C P Mohammed, who was in allegations by Kumar against the Anurag Gupta said police had Modi’s nationalist Bharatiya trial and he is out on bail,” the tion motion on the state of roads the speaker’s chair, ruled that functioning of the PWD minis- launched a search operation to Janata party hoping to achieve officer said. In a May 2011 rape at Sabarimala. Suddenly, turn- if any member wished to make ter’s office. capture the fugitives who were gains. case in which he was acquitted, ing emotional and in movie style, corruption allegations, the chair’s Amid objections by the treas- among a group of 54 prisoners The elections are staggered Yadav told interrogators that the he began alleging corruption by permission was needed. ury benches, Mohammed called being brought back from the over five stages due to the secu- woman was a bar dancer and so three officers in minister Ibrahim When Kumar tried to persist, for a truce and moved to the court. rity situation and will be com- he thought of sexually assaulting Kunju’s office. the UDF members rose from next listed business of the “Police have identified all the pleted on December 20. her. “All the rights and privileges their seats. Kumar went on: house. prisoners that have escaped,” REUTERS IANS of a legislator are put to shame “Don’t worry, I am not going to IANS WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA Cong moves Third phase: 58pc in Kashmir, 61 in Jharkhand NEW DELHI: The third phase of polling for 16 assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir yester- day recorded 58 percent voter election panel turnout, while in Jharkhand, the polling percentage for 17 assembly constituencies was 61 percent, Election Commission officials said. against Modi The turnout in Kashmir was up from 52.13 percent recorded in 2009, Deputy Election Commissioner Vinod Zutshi said. ‘PM violated poll code in Srinagar’ Another poll panel offi- cial Umesh Sinha said that in NEW DELHI: The Congress in Srinagar and accused him of Jharkhand, the polling percent- yesterday moved the Election dragging the army in the politi- age was up from 54.85 percent Commission against Prime cal arena. recorded in 2009. Minister Narendra Modi alleg- “He did not even spare the In Kashmir, the three dis- ing poll code violation dur- army from being dragged into tricts of Baramulla, Budgam and ing a speech in Srinagar and the political arena by stating that Pulwama saw polling percentages demanded stern action against ‘Yeh Modi sarkar ka kamaal hai’ of 57, 70 and 43, respectively. him. (This is due to the Modi govern- “Polling was peaceful and there The Congress also sought ment),” the letter said. was no untoward incident,” Zutshi action against the Bharatiya The Congress said the defence said. The overall cash seizure for Janata Party. forces were away from politics the third phase was `91,81,000. In a letter to the Election and have been kept out of any In the eight districts of Commission, K C Mittal, who political controversy. Jharkhand that voted Tuesday, heads the Congress legal and “Their sacrifice, dedication and there were 5,865 polling stations human rights department, said determination can never be com- out of which 271 were critical. Modi “demeaned and belittled the promised,” it said. Sinha said `13.3m in cash was defence forces and their author- The party said the army had seized from the state. ity” with his remarks at his rally taken responsibility for the kill- Braving the freezing cold and in Srinagar on Monday. ing of two youths in Budgam dis- defying a call by separatist groups Kashmiri women huddle outside a polling station to cast their votes during the third phase of the state assembly The party said the campaign trict and admitted that it was a to boycott assembly polls, 58 per- election in Uri yesterday. for polling in 16 constituen- “mistake”. cent of voters in Jammu and cies in Jammu and Kashmir “He (Modi) has used this inci- Kashmir yesterday turned up seen in Sopore. Uri recorded 79 and the sun peeped out, more vot- hour. The mood among the voters ended on December 7 and Modi dent as an electoral tool for politi- to cast their ballot in the third percent, Rafiabad 53, Sangrama ers thronged the polling booths. was festive, as most of them said addressed two rallies in the state cal purposes to mischievously round of the staggered elections. 56.15, Baramulla 45, Gulmarg 72, The electorate comprised they were out to vote for change. on December 8. take all credit which is against “There was incident-free Pattan 60, Chadoora 65, Badgam 717,049 males, 650,476 females and “I have come out to vote because “Both the meetings have been all norms of administrative pru- polling in all 16 constituencies. 70, Beerwah 74, Khansahib 23 third-gender voters. the only thing that can now make widely telecast live and even dence, ethics and decency. Around 58 percent of voters cast 73, Tral 37.68, Pampore 46.48, Long queues of enthusiastic any difference to our backward, repeated on most of the TV chan- “Bringing the army into politi- their ballot. The percentage is Pulwama 38.31, and Rajpora 47.07. voters in Kramshore village of neglected village is change. This is nels and published all over. His cal controversy or in election likely to go up when the final fig- Balloting took place after a Khansahib constituency seemed a chance we do not want to miss public address was shown at all campaign is highly objectionable ures arrive,” state Chief Electoral string of terror attacks Dec 5 left determined to choose their rep- at any cost,” Muhammad Shafi, a places including the constituen- and in violation of the model code Officer Umang Narula said at a 21 people, including eight soldiers, resentatives, and completely 42-year-old voter at Kramshore cies where polling was going on, of conduct,” the party said. media conference. dead in Kashmir. ignored the separatist call to stay polling station, said. within the same state and out- “It is, therefore, requested that Out of 8,441 Kashmiri Pandit Voters trickled out in the morn- away from voting. Over 1.3 million voters were eli- side,” the letter said. immediate stern action may be voters, 55 percent exercised ing at almost all polling stations Of nearly 1,100 voters at this gible to decide the political fate of The letter accused Modi of taken against Narendra Modi and their franchise, he said. The to elect their representatives for polling station, over 150, includ- 138 candidates in the districts of making some “objectionable the BJP for violation of the model highest turnout of 82.74 percent the 16 assembly segments despite ing men and women, especially Baramulla, Budgam and Pulwama statements” during his speech code of conduct,” it said. was recorded in Chrar-i-Sharief, the freezing cold that gripped first-time voters, lined up outside at 1,781 polling stations. at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium IANS while the lowest of 30 percent was Kashmir. As the day progressed the polling station in the first one IANS

Israel keen to ‘Bigg Boss’, other reality enhance ties shows indecent: Lawmakers NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha (Upper House) members feel real- with Andhra, ity shows like ‘Bigg Boss’ are against Indian values, and urged the information and broadcasting ministry to take action. Telangana In a question to the information and broadcasting minister, Samajwadi Party (SP) member Vishambhar Prasad Nishad said: HYDERABAD: Israel yes- “There is one show which has cameras filming women bathing in terday said it was looking to open, in another show, ‘Man v/s Wild’, there is a man eating insects. enhance cooperation with both Have you taken any action against them?” the Telugu states — Andhra “There are shows which are against morals.. they show multiple Pradesh and Telangana. marriages, indecency, violence ... Is there any evaluation of its bad Israeli Ambassador to India effects on common people and children?” he asked. Daniel Carmon yesterday met Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Rathore said the “definition of morals, what is worth watching, N Chandrababu Naidu and dis- what is not worth watching, the definition is different for every cussed possible ways to continue area, society and family. Government only gives a broad outline”. cooperation between Israel and Nobel Peace Prize laureates Malala Yousafzai (left) and Kailash Satyarthi (right) at a joint press conference at the “If someone violated the content code, we take action. There is Andhra Pradesh, mainly through Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo yesterday. also a number which is flashed at the bottom of the screen for those the joint working group that was who have any complaint on the content,” he said. set up following their meeting in However, several other members also had problems with the August. Apathy biggest bar to ending reality shows. Congress’ Vijaylaxmi Sadho hit out at reality show They agreed to focus on the “Bigg Boss”, saying: “Every day, bad things are shown in the show joint activities in specific areas ‘Bigg Boss’. What is the government doing about it.” like water, internal security and Republican Party of India leader Ramdas Athawale went on to agriculture, according to a state- child slavery: Nobel winner say that there should be good social and political discussions on ment from the Israeli embassy. shows like “Bigg Boss”. “Once they had called me to ‘Bigg Boss’ as The Israeli envoy invited Naidu OSLO: Apathy is the biggest be more value-oriented education and more materialistic and more well, but my name was later withdrawn... There is need to have to visit his country to attend the obstacle to eliminating forced with more human values,” said consumeristic.” some control on the reality shows. There must be some social and Agritech Israel 2015, the 19th child labour and the world needs Satyarthi, who won this year’s He said there was a lack of political discussions (in the shows).” Senior Congress leader Karan international agricultural tech- more secular education to reduce Nobel Peace Prize with Pakistani compassion around the world for Singh was also of similar opinion. “I do not watch these shows, but nology exhibition, scheduled April intolerance, Indian Nobel Peace teenager Malala Yousafzai for their the poorest and most vulnerable at times when we see it by mistake... there is lot of indecency. Young 28-30. A statement from the Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi fight against the oppression of chil- in society, who lacked the means girls are made to dance, which is against our culture.” Chief Minister’s Office quoted the said yesterday. dren and their right to education. and power to help themselves. Responding to the comments, Rathore said the government does ambassador as saying that Israel In Oslo, where he will receive The United Nations estimates Education has been a major not want to impinge on freedom of expression. is a water-scarce region but it has the award today, Satyarthi said that around 150 million children issue in India since the Hindu “Because there are a number of channels, there is undoubtedly excelled in water efficiency. the problem was not religion itself are routinely engaged in paid or nationalist government came to a race to attract as many eyeballs as possible. Therefore, most of Explaining that Israeli tech- but people who hide behind it for unpaid work with children in sub- power in May, with critics citing these channels, no doubt, are walking a very thin line and work- nology will contribute to the economic and political gain. Saharan Africa at greatest risk, a move to teach the superiority ing in that grey area. “However, there is freedom of expression. rapid growth of Andhra Pradesh, “Education brings tolerance where up to a quarter of those of Hindu values and mythology Therefore, the government does not want to impinge on the free- Carmon said they could also help to societies, which brings peace, aged between 5 and 14 are forced at the cost of academic rigour, dom of expression. Keeping in mind the morality, keeping in mind the state in waste management, global brotherhood and mutual to work. “The single biggest dif- going against the grain of secular- the decency, keeping in mind the various levels of acceptance on recycling and desalination of respect for each other,” Satyarthi, ficulty has been apathy,” Satyarthi ism that runs through multi-faith television, certain guidelines have been issued. IANS water. IANS 60, from India, said. “There should said. “People are getting more modern India. REUTERS Central government shifts care of distressed workers to states

n the midst of claims and In a written reply to a question a extend the protection of labour Singh’s admission, nearly seven miserably with blue collar work- The government of Andhra counter-claims about the few days back, Swaraj informed the laws to the workers in the infor- thousand Indian workers have ers. On their part, major man- Pradesh worked out a compre- safety of a batch of Indian Rajya Sabha that as against 12,720 mal sector. been evacuated from Iraq and power exporting states have been hensive NRI welfare scheme Iworkers in Iraq, the new complaints from Indian workers in over 3,200 from Libya in the struggling to cope with the issue of in the aftermath of the UAE government at the Centre has the Gulf in the whole of 2013, 13,610 THE NR EYE present crisis. He said the gov- rehabilitating distressed returnees Amnesty and Saudi Nitaqat influx made it clear that rehabilitation such complaints have already been ernment had no idea how many mainly owing to the special nature of returnees. It has implemented distressed returnees is the job of registered this year. Moiz Mannan others had come back on their of their socio-economic needs. job opportunities through its the concerned state governments. It is not just the Gulf region own, and added that his minis- Yet the states, particularly Overseas Manpower Company of India’s external affairs minister from where distressed workers try had no scheme to provide any Kerala, have been proactive in Andhra Pradesh Ltd (OMCAP). Sushma Swaraj, who also looks are calling out for help. There Such statements do not seem to assistance to them. According to trying to absorb the returnees in Even states like Goa and Uttar after overseas Indians affairs, has has been a whopping rise in com- hold much water as nothing con- Singh, the Ministry of Overseas the socio-economic mainstream. Pradesh have taken up seri- had to concede before Parliament plaints by Indian workers from crete has even been contemplated. Indians Affairs has “advised” the The Kerala government has ously the issue of their overseas that the number of complaints Malaysia from 253 last year to We have recently discussed in this state governments that the exist- announced a `100m rehabilita- diaspora’s welfare. The Centre from Indian workers abroad has 1650 this year. As for the gov- space how the new Emigration ing state and central schemes be tion package in addition to a `20m has signed labour agreements jumped sharply this year. At the ernment’s response, Swaraj told Management Bill had been gath- used for rehabilitation. training programme. The state’s and claims to be effectively using same time, her junior in the min- the Parliament that violations of ering dust under the UPA rule What does he mean? The only NRI department in collabora- its diplomatic channels to ensure istry, V K Singh, told law makers the Emigration Act/Rules were and the NDA-led government central scheme that comes to mind tion with different agencies has the welfare of NRIs. If these were that rehabilitation of return- being dealt with “seriously” and seems no different. in this context is the Mahatma helped returnees with loans and effective, why should the number ees “rests mainly with the state diplomatic initiatives were also Take the case of distressed Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana skill development to start their of complaints keep rising? governments.” taken up with host countries to returnees. As per minister V K (MGPSY) which has flopped own businesses. THE PENINSULA

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$12bn in Egypt ABU DHABI: Expansion of non- oil businesses is expected to push Algeria’s economic growth above 4 percent next year despite the plunge of global oil prices to five- over five years year lows, Algerian central bank governor Mohammed Laksaci said yesterday. “We hope, expect above 4 percent growth next Investment to boost gas supplies year. Our potential is really above 5 percent, but over 4 percent is CAIRO: British oil major BP realistic,” Laksaci said. “Non-oil plans to invest more than $12bn Egypt to tender growth is good.” in Egypt over the next five Gross domestic product is now years, and to double its gas sup- for LNG terminal expected to expand 4 percent this plies to the local market in the year compared to 2.8 percent last next decade, the country man- CAIRO: Egypt will launch year, Laksaci added. “The private ager of BP Egypt said yesterday. a tender for a second LNG sector is borrowing a lot includ- “BP is committed to unlock import terminal in the com- ing the SMEs. This is the second Egypt’s oil and gas potential and ing weeks, which could help consecutive year of credit growth.” gradually double its gas supply address the country’s ongo- Total bank credit is projected to during this decade. This will be ing energy crisis, a source at expand 20 percent this year com- achieved by injecting more than the state gas board said. pared to 19 percent in 2013 and $12bn in the next five years, High consumption, along Customers put gas into their vehicle at the U-gas station in Miami, Florida. According to the AAA Monthly Gas Price 15 percent in 2012, Laksaci said, Hesham Mekawi told an energy with foreign firms’ reluctance Report, the national average price of gas is $2.75 per gallon, which is the lowest average since October 5, 2010. predicting “good growth” for bank conference in Alexandria, refer- to invest in the sector until profits in 2014. REUTERS ring to a project to develop the the government pays billions West Nile Delta. of dollars it owes, have turned BP is one of the largest foreign the country from a net energy investors in Egypt, which wants exporter into a net importer foreign companies to help ease over the last few years. Market, not Opec, will set fair price: UAE one of its worst energy crises REUTERS in decades. Most international DUBAI: Market fundamentals “Opec is not a price setter. The energy firms entered Egypt to and high-cost crude producers, market will set the price,” Ketbi develop energy for export, but as The country has delayed pay- rather than Opec, are the ones told the Platts Middle East Crude Brent up after five-year low consumption has increased and ments to oil and gas firms as its that will set a fair price for oil in Oil Summit in Dubai, declining to production decreased, the govern- economy has been hammered by coming months, a UAE oil offi- comment later on any specific oil NEW YORK: Brent prices were up yesterday after a 5-year low ment has diverted energy supplies almost three years of instability cial said yesterday. price target for the UAE. and five straight days of losses and US crude also rose as players to the domestic market, hurting since a popular uprising ousted “The way I see it, it is the On Monday, the head of sought a sustainable price for oil in a market haunted by over- companies’ profits. Hosni Mubarak in 2011. market which will dictate the oil Kuwait’s state oil company pre- supply concerns. Egypt plans to repay all its Arrears began to accumulate price. Prices are driven by supply dicted that oil prices were likely to Brent was up 57 cents at $66.76 a barrel by 1653 GMT after falling $4.9bn debt to foreign oil and gas before the revolt, but worsen- and demand ... marginal fields are remain around $65 for the next six as low as $65.29, its weakest since September 2009. Brent dropped companies within six months, ing state finances saw the debts going to set the (fair) price,” said to seven months, echoing the views 4.2 percent or $2.88 on Monday in its third-largest one-day loss this the oil ministry said last month, mount to billions of dollars while Mubarak Al Ketbi, deputy direc- of other Gulf Opec delegates who year. US crude was up 60 cents at $63.65 a barrel, after swinging a move it hopes will prompt them the government diverted gas tor of the marketing and refin- saw oil hovering around $65-70 for between a high of $64.20 and low of $62.25. It fell 4.2 percent or to boost exploration and ease the earmarked for export to meet ing directorate at state-run Abu a few months before bouncing back $2.79 on Monday. REUTERS worst energy crunch in decades. domestic demand. REUTERS Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC). to around $80. REUTERS Qatar shares plunge 2.31pc on oil drop

DOHA: Qatar shares fell sharply red. Real estate, insurance, tel- previous session’s QR416m. Total near major technical support on its yesterday on concerns about ecoms and industrials were the volume rose to 11 million shares July low of 3,731 points. fresh oil slump. The benchmark worst hit sectors. Commercial from 7 million shares. Abu Dhabi’s market fell 2.4 per- index plunged 2.31 percent, trig- Bank, which announced a squeeze- Most stock markets in the Gulf cent, while Saudi Arabia’s index fell gered by panic sell-off by local out in its Turkish subsidiary fell sharply after oil prices hit 1.8 percent as heavyweight Saudi retail investors and foreign insti- ABank, on Monday, was the lone five-year lows, though most fund Basic Industries dropped 4.2 per- tutional investors. As the inves- gainer among the banking stocks. managers and analysts think the cent. The Saudi market is particu- tors’ sentiment crashed, Qatar The banking sector slid 1.17 per- region can cope comfortably with larly vulnerable to cheap oil because bourse main index fell to 12,200 cent, with QIB losing the most. cheaper oil, Reuters reported. about a third of its capitalisation is points during the intraday trade, Total value of banking stocks fell to Dubai’s market, traditionally the in the form of petrochemical firms, before settling at 12,350. The QR172m from Monday’s QR218m. Gulf’s most volatile, tumbled 3.5 which face losing their competitive An investor looks down in front of an electronic board showing stock market, however, was 19.02 per- Market cap declined by QR14bn percent to 3,889 points, though it advantage against foreign rivals information at a brokerage house in China’s Hainan province. Shanghai cent higher on year-to-date. to QR678bn. Total traded value closed well above its intra-day low due to subsidised feedstock. shares posted their biggest one-day percentage fall in five years yesterday. The entire sector indices ended increased to QR554m from the of 3,761 points. It rebounded from THE PENINSULA

German carmakers unveil surprise changes at top management

BERLIN/FRANKFURT: German choice to run BMW. He was responsible carmaker BMW and larger rival for human resources and ran the Mini Volkswagen announced surprise and Rolls-Royce brands, as well as BMW’s changes to top management yesterday, motorcycle division and after-sales serv- with the veteran CEO of the Munich- ices before taking charge of production in based luxury group stepping down a 2013. The changes come at a time when the year early and handing the reins to the Bavarian carmaker is being torn between firm’s younger production chief. the need to satisfy regulatory demands for BMW said Chief Executive Norbert lower vehicle emissions and fulfill client Reithofer, who has run the company demand for ever larger sports utility vehi- since 2006, would step aside in May. cles. As production chief, a post previously Harald Krueger, a 49-year-old who has held by Reithofer and outgoing supervisory led BMW’s push into emerging markets board Chairman Joachim Milberg, Krueger like China, will take his place, becoming has overseen BMW’s strategy of cutting one of the youngest executives ever to run a dependence on Europe by expanding a global carmaker. manufacturing into overseas markets. In a related move, Volkswagen This year alone, BMW announced plans announced that it had recruited BMW’s to increase production capacity at its US research and development chief Herbert plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina by Diess to run its flagship VW passenger 50 percent, as well as unveiling plans to car brand. One source said that Diess BMW Chief Executive Officer Norbert Reithofer addressing a news conference in Munich. build a new factory in Mexico. bolted to VW after failing to get assur- At Wolfsburg-based Volkswagen, Diess ances that he would succeed Reithofer, Winterkorn, who has been doing that job expires in late 2016. Investors have been executives at BMW. He will become chair- will provide some relief to Winterkorn whose contract had been due to expire in in addition to running the broader VW seeking clarity on the succession plans at man of BMW’s supervisory board, a non- who has been the target of some criticism 2016. When Diess left, BMW decided to group. The move turns Diess, a 56-year- both carmakers. Winterkorn, who has run executive role that will nonetheless allow for heading the broader VW group, whose accelerate its own succession plan. old engineer, into a strong candidate to VW since 2007, is 67 years old. him to continue to exert influence over the 12 makes include premium brands Audi Diess takes over responsibility for the replace Winterkorn as CEO of Europe’s Reithofer is 58, close to the regu- group he joined over a quarter of a cen- and Porsche, as well as running its main VW brand from Chief Executive Martin largest carmaker when his contract lar 60-year-old retirement age for top tury ago. Krueger is seen as a conservative passenger car division. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Nissan recalls Honda to expand air about 470,000 SUVs, cars for bag recall globally fuel leaks DETROIT: Nissan Motor Co said it is recalling about 470,000 sport utility vehicles and cars Firm adds 2.6m cars in US expansion of Takata recalls globally for possible fuel leaks. Nissan is recalling the vehi- TOKYO: Honda Motor said cles from model years 2012 it will expand an ‘investiga- through 2015 because fuel pres- tive’ recall to replace poten- Mazda to expand US recalls sure sensors may not have been tially lethal Takata Corp air sufficiently tightened during pro- bag inflators across the globe, over Takata air bag issue duction. That could lead to a fuel taking the total Takata-related leak over time due to heat and recall tally of all brands to more TOKYO: Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp will soon expand a recall of vibration, increasing the risk of than 19 million since 2008. vehicles in the United States involving potentially defective air a fire, according to documents Honda earlier added about 2.6 bags from Takata Corp, it said yesterday. posted online by the NHTSA. The million cars in the United States The carmaker will make existing regional recalls within the affected models have direct injec- when it expanded nationwide a United States nationwide, said spokeswoman Keiko Yano. tion engines. recall of driver-side air bag infla- Mazda has not yet determined the number of vehicles involved nor Takata Corp’s company plate is seen at an entrance of the building where A Nissan spokesman said there tors that was previously limited when it will launch the recall, she said. The company has produced its headquarters is located in Tokyo yesterday have been no reports of accidents to 11 states and territories with some 330,000 of the makes and models now under regional recalls. or injuries related to the issue. hot and humid climates. More than 13 million vehicles by all manufacturers are subject Japan’s transport ministry has States to replace Takata-made In the United States, the Honda is working out which to recall in the United States, and 19 million globally. Defective said that about 200,000 vehicles inflators and investigate the root affected vehicles include certain models and how many vehicles Takata air bag inflators, which can explode and shoot shrapnel from Honda and Mazda Motor cause of the problem in what 2012-2014 Nissan Juke SUVs, would be covered under a similar into the car, have been linked to four deaths in the United States Corp would be subject to an is called a Safety Improvement 2012-2013 Infiniti M56 cars and recall in other markets, a spokes- and one in Malaysia. expanded recall in Japan. Mazda Campaign, which is different from QX56 SUVs, and 2014-2015 Infiniti woman said yesterday. The Mazda recall expansion will cover vehicles with driver’s-side is still considering whether to a typical recall to address known Q70 sedans and QX80 SUVs, Takata’s air bag inflators have air bags, Yano said. Already under recall are 86,773 vehicles with follow suit. Unlike NHTSA, defects. according to the NHTSA docu- been found to rupture and shoot Takata air bags on the driver’s or passenger’s side. REUTERS Japan’s regulator cannot order Takata is struggling to make ments. In other markets, affected metal shards into the vehicle, and a recall unless the cause of the replacement parts fast enough, model names include the Nissan have been linked to five deaths. problem is known. Transport and has forecast a loss this busi- Serena, X-Trail, Patrol, Tiida As consumer concerns grow NHTSA’s legal authority to order Honda said it would recall more Minister Akihiro Ohta said the ness year amid an escalating and Pulsar, Nissan said. Of the over the safety of Takata air bags, such a recall when the cause than 134,000 cars in Japan cov- ministry would see whether it recall crisis. affected vehicles, about 233,000 the US National Highway Traffic behind the unusual deployment ering six models made between should change the law to be able The Nikkei business daily are in Japan, 143,000 in North Safety Administration (NHTSA) of its air bags is still unknown. 2002 and 2013 that carry Takata to force an ‘investigative’ recall yesterday quoted Honda CEO America, 22,500 in Europe, and last month ordered the supplier to Given Takata’s response, driver-side air bags subject to after gauging the current series of Takanobu Ito as saying the auto- 71,500 in the Middle East, China, take nationwide a recall of certain Honda’s US unit said it would the wider recalls in the United Takata-related recalls, but added maker would step in to support Latin America, Africa and other driver-side inflators that had been voluntarily expand its regional States. Honda will begin the recall there were no immediate plans. Takata if needed, but Honda said markets, Nissan said. Dealers will limited to areas of high humidity. recall to cover a total 5.4 million in Okinawa, an island in southern Several automakers have called he was not specifically referring replace the fuel sensors, if needed, Takata has refused, challenging vehicles across the United States. Japan, at the end of the month. back millions of cars in the United to financial aid. REUTERS at no cost. REUTERS

UAE to activate yuan swap soon; eyes rules for lending against shares

ABU DHABI: The central little if any use of the arrange- for yuan deals in Qatar. Shamsi reserves, but asked whether the for new rules covering bank loans lost more than two-thirds of banks of the United Arab ment in practice. Most of the said that his institution and the central bank was diversifying into against shares. “The central bank their value, dragging down the Emirates and China aim to acti- UAE’s trade is conducted in dol- Chinese central bank were now other currencies, he said: “No, it’s board is studying new regulations entire market. vate their 35bn yuan ($5.7bn) lars and the vast bulk of its for- eager to “activate” their swap 99 percent dollar.” for credit against shares,” Saif Al The violence of the rise and currency swap agreement soon, eign reserves are in dollars; its arrangement. The UAE central bank’s for- Shamsi said . fall of Arabtec shares was partly Saif Al Shamsi, assistant gov- currency is pegged to the US “Right now we are in the proc- eign currency assets totalled He did not elaborate. In July, due to the fact that some buyers ernor for monetary policy and currency. ess of activation of the swap. It Dh327.6bn ($89.3bn) in July. the Securities and Commodities leveraged themselves through financial stability at the UAE Last month Qatar took a step has not been activated yet. There Asked whether the dollar’s Authority met with the central bank loans or other means, trad- central bank, told reporters towards overtaking the UAE in is an official communication,” he global strength was putting any bank, the economy ministry and ers said. on the sidelines of a financial building financial ties with China. told reporters, adding that the pressure on the peg, Shamsi said the Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock After soaring as much as 60 conference. It signed a similar 35bn yuan process could be completed in the dirham had effectively been exchanges to discuss tightening percent earlier this year, the The agreement, designed to swap deal with Beijing and said coming months. pegged since the 1980s. supervision of the bourses. Dubai stock index is now falling facilitate two-way trade and it would become the Middle East’s Shamsi said a yuan clearing “We have been maintaining this This followed wild swings in sharply again in response to the investment, was originally signed first hub for clearing transactions centre might also be set up in the peg and this exchange rate since the shares of Arabtec , then the drop of global oil prices, hurting in January 2012, permitting the in the Chinese currency. UAE, though he did not elaborate. 1980 until today, and in the future Dubai market’s most heavily investors who bought shares on central banks to swap their cur- Industrial and Commercial He said he would not com- we will continue with this.” traded stock, which more than leverage. The index is down 29 rencies if needed. But private Bank of China’s Doha branch was ment on the idea of making the He also said that the UAE cen- tripled to levels far above percent from this year’s peak. bankers believe there has been appointed as the clearing bank yuan part of the UAE’s foreign tral bank is looking at proposals fair value estimates and then REUTERS Gulf Air set to EU reveals €1.3-trillion Juncker investment plan expand loyalty BRUSSELS: EU nations a first selection from exhaustive ability to capture private inves- list insisted it was just a “first expected to fight for their pet unveiled a list of 2,000 projects wish-lists submitted by the EU’s tor interest. step” but not the finalised future projects. worth €1.3 trillion on Tuesday 28 member states. “There are already a mass of programme. Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen plan with BKIC that will compete for financ- Juncker last month revealed projects that exceeds the capacity The Juncker plan is financed by Dijsselbloem said it was impor- ing from an investment plan a €315bn investment scheme to of the financing that we’re going €21bn in seed money. tant that the projects remained DOHA: The Kingdom of announced by Commission head “kickstart” the EU’s stalling econ- to implement,” Economic Affairs This involves eight billion euros outside politics. Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Jean-Claude Juncker. omy, amid global concerns about Commissioner Pierre Moscovici of existing EU budget funds, “I think is the right way to do Air, announced a partnership The projects range from a its health. said. which will swell to 16 billion euros it, because we want to have sen- with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance breakwater for the Valletta port The plan will be run by the Juncker’s plan “isn’t for this or in the form of guarantees. It also sible projects which can also have Company (BKIC) giving the in Malta, an airport expansion in European Commission — the that country, this or that existing includes five billion euros from a good turnover,” he said. insurance provider’s customers Germany’s Frankfurt, to a under- EU’s executive arm — and the project, but for new investments the Luxembourg-based EIB. The Juncker plan is set to be the opportunity to earn Gulf water fibre-optic link between the European Investment Bank, with that will create more growth,” Leaders of the 28-nation operational by mid-2015 and spool Air Falconflyer miles when pur- Canary Islands and Brazil. projects picked by “independ- Moscovici said. EU must approve the plan at a out over three years. chasing any of BKIC’s Home, The list released yesterday is ent experts” according to their Officials who worked on the summit in December, and are AFP Annual Travel and Motor Gold+ & Platinum+ insurance policies; further enhancing the airline’s portfolio of corporate accounts. Communication forum in Mexico During the signing ceremony held at Gulf Air’s head office in QBIC announces its Muharraq, the national carrier’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Maher Salman Al Musallam said: “We are pleased to launch our first LeanStartup winners insurance-provider partnership, broadening Gulf Air’s Falconflyer DOHA: The Qatar Business hands-on learning experience. It partner base and allowing our Incubation Center (QBIC), also utilizes Qatari startup busi- valued loyalty members to earn a joint initiative of Qatar ness cases as challenging exercises, free miles from a wider array of Development Bank (QDB) and as opposed to theoretical business services. Our partnership with Social Development Center cases. Bahrain Kuwait Insurance, the (SDC), successfully concluded its At the event, QDB’s CEO and leading and innovative insurer, “LeanStartup Programme” with QBIC Chairman Abdulaziz bin reinforces our commitment to tai- entrepreneurs pitching to judges Nasser Al Khalifa said: “We, at loring the best product and serv- and investors during a “Demo QBIC, are very pleased with the ice offering to our passengers.” Day”, according the a press success of the second wave of entre- Bahrain Kuwait Insurance statement. preneurs who have completed our Company’s CEO Ebrahim Al The Demo Day marks the end Lean Startup Programme. Their Rayes said: “Offering our custom- of the 8-week long LeanStartup achievements represent an encour- ers value-added benefits is one of Programme for 44 entrepreneurs aging trend, continuing from the our objectives and having Gulf in Qatar with 27 start-up business success of last year’s intake and Air support us in this endeavour ideas. For a period of two months, demonstrating the strength of our enhances the experience of our the entrepreneurs tested the unique programme.” individual customers by giving market viability of their intended During Demo Day, 10 entrepre- them greater access to the serv- product or service by talking to neurs with the best-developed pro- ices offered by the Falconflyer customers, partners and suppliers totypes pitched their ideas to QBIC programme, through granting to validate their ideas. judges and potential investors, who them additional miles whether QBIC’s localised LeanStartup then selected the best five pitches the service was received in one methodology uses the Business to be incubated at QBIC. The main of our Personal Lines Insurance Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto talks with Ibero-American Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan dur- Model Canvas. This does not selection criterion was based on Centers (PLICs) or through our ing a communication forum in Veracruz. Pena Nieto and Grynspan are in Mexico’s Veracruz to participate in require a business plan, and instead each idea’s customer validation award-winning website www.bkic. the Ibero-American Summit along with other heads of state. uses a Customer Development and traction attainment. com.” THE PENINSULA Process that encourages a THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23 Energy-starved Russia to raise rates, squeeze liquidity Ukraine gets Pressure on central bank to support rouble via big rise in interest rates and money control first Russian

LONDON: Pressure is building current official lending rates. Turkey adopted such a strategy on Russia’s central bank to sup- Official rates have been raised by last year, determining interest gas since June port the rouble via a big rise in $4.5bn spent to prop up rouble 400 bps already this year. rates almost daily by controlling interest rates at this week’s pol- MOSCOW: Russia’s central bank said yesterday that it had “There is intense market pres- the amount of domestic currency KIEV: Energy-starved Ukraine icy meeting, as money markets spent $4.5bn last week to prop up the rouble, which has plunged sure on the central bank to hike available to banks. said yesterday it had received price in sharply higher funding over falling oil prices. The currency lost almost a quarter of its rates this week and any shortfall “There’s a change in strategy at the first Russian natural gas costs in the coming months. value in November, and the trend has continued in December, will lead to significant volatility the central bank, which is moving shipments since a politically The bank, which so far has with the rouble dragged down by the falling oil price and the across Russian assets,” said Bernd away from intervention to liquid- charged price dispute saw been powerless to stem the rou- ongoing Ukraine crisis. At around 0900 GMT, the rouble was Berg, director for EM strategy at ity tightening similar to what Moscow cut off its Westward- ble’s slide, meets tomorrow and trading at 54.23 to the dollar and 67.05 to the euro. Societe Generale. “You see signifi- Turkey deployed. To that extent leaning neighbour in June. analysts predict a 100 basis-point The Bank of Russia said that in interventions to support the cant panic in the rates markets. it makes the main policy rate The resumption of gas flows rise in the key lending rate, tak- rouble last week it spent $700m on Monday, $1.9bn on Wednesday The central bank must come in somewhat less important,” UBS means the war-scarred nation ing it to 10.5 percent. and another $1.9bn on Friday. AFP and address the panic with a strategist Manik Narain said. of 45 million people should have Three-month forward rate combination of higher rates and The picture is similar in enough supplies to heat homes agreements (FRAs), that allow percentage points from the end rouble deposit rates starting three tighter liquidity.” Nigeria, where overnight rates through the bitter winter months. traders to lock in existing market of last week and 400 bps higher months from now and lasting six Indeed, signs are authorities have spiked after the central bank Ukraine was forced to delay interest rates for six months, have than end-November levels. months will rise to 16.5 percent will also squeeze money market drained liquidity and raised inter- school openings by a month and jumped to 16.5 percent — up 1.5 What that means is that — seven percentage points above liquidity to support the rouble. est rates. REUTERS postpone the launch of winter household heating due to fast- depleting fuel reserves. Western allies and global mar- Russia’s economy to kets hope an interim solution to the two sides’ longest-ever gas dispute bodes well for peace returning to the outer edge of the contract 0.7pc in 2015 European Union’s eastern fron- tier. “Imports from Russia began MOSCOW: The World Bank said. The World Bank said that two days earlier than planned,” yesterday predicted that Russia would avoid recession in Ukraine’s gas transport company Russia’s economy would shrink 2015 in a best case scenario if oil Ukrtransgaz said in a statement. by 0.7 percent in 2015, but prices averaged $85. The former Soviet republic warned that the contraction Oil prices fell to fresh five-year received nearly half its gas from would be worse if oil prices were lows, at around $65, battered by Russia prior to a February revolu- to keep sliding. Opec’s decision last month to tion that ousted a Moscow-backed The World Bank said its fore- maintain its output levels despite leadership and saw its successors cast is based on the “most likely” a global supply glut. strike a landmark EU partner- scenario of crude prices averaging Russia’s economy has slowed in ship pact. at $78 in 2015. But if oil prices recent years, after GDP averaged The dramatic political shift fell to $70, Russia’s output would eight percent during Vladimir out of Russia’s orbit prompted shrink by 1.5 percent, it said. Putin’s first two terms in office Moscow to cancel the special “In the baseline scenario, from 2000 to 2008. In 2013, growth rates it had offered Ukraine’s investment is projected to con- was just 1.3 percent, attributed by more compliant rulers. tract for a third year in a row economists to over-reliance on oil Kiev called the near doubling in 2015 because of continued and gas revenues. This year, fall- of its gas bill a form of “economic uncertainty, restricted access to ing growth has been exacerbated aggression” and refused to pay up. international financial markets by the impact of Western sanc- Months of EU-led negotiations by Russian companies and banks, tions on Russia over Ukraine and made no progress and Russia and lower consumer demand,” falling oil prices. halted the flow of gas meant Birgit Hansl, the World Bank’s The rouble has fallen around 40 for Ukraine — but not its other lead economist for Russia, was percent against the dollar and 32 European clients — on June 16. quoted as saying. percent against the euro since the EU mediations ultimately pro- Consumption growth is beginning of the year, prompting A general view shows the Federation Tower (centre) in Moscow yesterday. The 1,223-feet high Federation Tower duced a six-month deal at the end expected to decline in 2015 for the price rises and people to switch to still under construction, which is part of the Moscow International Business Center also known as “Moskva-City”, of October that requires Ukraine first time since 2009 after “neg- savings in other currencies and to is the tallest skyscraper in Europe. to pay Russia $3.1bn by the end of ligible expansion in 2014,” Hansl reduce spending. AFP the year to cover past debts. AFP SpiceJet cuts 1,831 flights this month as financial woes bite NEW DELHI: Cash-strapped a 2007 peak. Its troubles have SpiceJet laid out a recovery Indian airline SpiceJet said yes- stirred memories of the failure plan two months ago that involved terday it has cancelled nearly of liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya’s using fewer and newer planes. 1,900 flights across the country Kingfisher Airlines, which The airline has called its turna- for this month, as its financial stopped flying in 2012 after run- round effort a “work in progress” woes mount. ning up huge debts. that is gaining momentum. The no-frills airline, India’s sec- The flight cancellations come The company’s shares surged ond-largest carrier by passenger after Civil Aviation Minister nearly two weeks ago when share, said it had cancelled a total Ashok Gajapathi Raju flagged his billionaire investor Rakesh of 1,861 flights until December 31. deep concern over the airline’s Jhunjhunwala, whose stock picks India has a congested airline financial health, saying SpiceJet are closely watched, bought market where fare competition “is giving us heart attacks”. 7.5-million shares or a 1.4-per- is fierce and operating costs are SpiceJet is 53-percent con- cent stake in the company. But high, and all but one of its big four trolled by Maran, who heads the shares have since fallen back. carriers are operating in the red. the southern family-owned Sun SpiceJet has said repeatedly it Even with as many as 3.3 bil- media group. is in talks with investors about lion passengers expected to take While SpiceJet reported a fifth a capital injection but no white to India’s skies by the end of 2014, straight quarter of net losses for knight has yet emerged. according to the International Air July-September, its financial per- Despite the airline’s prob- Transport Association, SpiceJet — formance improved. lems, a fall in crude prices to a which has a fleet of 37 — is strug- Losses in the latest quar- five-year low helped push up its gling to stay aloft. ter shrank by 45 percent year- shares by 2.62 percent to Rs15.65 Shares in the airline, controlled on-year to Rs3.1 billion rupees yesterday. Jet fuel represents over by billionaire Kalanithi Maran, ($50.1m) as the airline cut fares 40 percent of an airline’s operat- are down some 80 percent from to fill more seats. ing costs. AFP

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Ricardo Salgado (centre left), former CEO of rescued Portugese bank Banco Espirito Santo (BES), attends a House committee to speak on BES’ situation at the Portuguese parliament in Lisbon yester- day. The head of the bankrupt Espirito Santo family denied any wrongdoing in the collapse of the bank his family founded and suggested action by the Bank of Portugal accelerated troubles at the bank. WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Australia signals Tesco cuts profit forecast crackdown on risky lending Regulators to be tough on mortgages

SYDNEY: Australian regula- approach to identify and address tors said yesterday that they institutions that are deemed to be would take a tougher line on not prudent in terms of lending risky mortgage lending, seek- practices by APRA, or not com- ing to pre-empt the threat of pliant with responsible lending a housing bubble and targeting laws by ASIC,” said Credit Suisse a key plank of growth for the analyst James Ellis. country’s major banks. On Sunday, a major inquiry The moves, aimed predomi- into Australia’s financial system nantly at housing investors, fol- recommended banks hold more lowed warnings from the central capital to guard against risks, bank about the growing risk including their heavy reliance on posed by rapidly rising house mortgage lending. prices in Australia’s major cities Mortgages provide the bulk — already among the world’s most of profits for Australia’s big four expensive. banks — Commonwealth Bank But they fell short of the wide- of Australia, Westpac Banking spread macro prudential meas- Corp, Australia and New Zealand ures that some market watchers Banking Group and National had feared, setting targets that Australia Bank. A woman walks past a Tesco supermarket in central London, yesterday. The British grocer has cut profit expectations for the fourth time this year, most banks were already meeting. Lending to investors has blaming the cost of trying to recover from an accounting scandal and a slide in market share. The Australian Prudential jumped this year to its highest Regulation Authority (APRA) since comparable records started told banks to limit growth in in 1991, accounting for about half loans to investors to 10 percent of Australia’s residential loans in per year. Banks should add a 2 value terms. Energy firms hit by falling oil, commodity prices percent interest rate buffer on Interest-only loans as a per- mortgages and have an inter- centage of new housing loan est rate floor of 7 percent while approvals by banks reached a SYDNEY: Shares in Australian Australian market, which ended November 2014,” he said. ended the day 2.85 percent lower. assessing borrowers’ ability to new high of 42.5 percent in the energy companies were ham- 1.68 percent in the red. IG Markets’ chief strategist Origin Energy dropped 4.76 per- repay their loans, it added. September quarter, ASIC said, mered yesterday by plunging Santos, one of the nation’s larg- Chris Weston called the oil price cent while Oil Search was down “These steps represent a dial- fuelling price gains. oil and commodity prices, with est oil and gas producers, saw its volatility “staggering” and said 7.13 percent. ling-up in the intensity of APRA’s House prices in major cities BHP hitting a five-year low and shares sink another 7.23 percent. the prospects of a rally anytime Companies sensitive to iron ore supervision, proportionate to the are growing at close to 10 per- Santos at levels not seen for a A credit rating downgrade soon were low. prices also took another hit, led current level of risk and targeted cent annually, pushing prices to decade. by Standard and Poor’s acceler- “Santos has become the poster by the world’s biggest miner BHP at specific higher risk lending the point where many first-time Oil and gas companies were ated a dramatic slide that began boy of the global energy space, Billiton. Its shares slumped 4.05 practices in individual (banks),” home buyers are struggling to get among the biggest losers on on November 24 and has wiped given its highly committed percent to Aus$28.88 — a more- APRA Chairman Wayne Byres into the market. Australia’s benchmark S&P/ A$4.7bn ($3.87bn) off the com- CAPEX (capital expenditure) than five-year low. said in a statement. The median price of a home in ASX200 index as the energy pany’s market value. intentions,” he said, referring to Weston said BHP, which also The Australian Securities & Sydney hit A$705,000 ($580,920) sector shed 4.81 percent. It is Despite the downgrade, Santos giant projects in Australia and has exposure to oil, “looks awful Investment Commission (ASIC), last month, according to an indus- down 22.24 percent over the past chief financial officer Andrew Papua New Guinea. on the monthly chart”. in a separate statement, said it try survey. In the first quarter of month. Seaton said the company’s credit “Traders have taken an axe “While I wouldn’t generally was ramping up surveillance into 2015, APRA said it would review Oil prices have fallen to fresh rating from S&P retained an to the share price, courtesy of a look at this timeframe, you simply interest-only loans, a favourite banks’ lending practices and may five-year lows, battered by OPEC’s investment grade. downgrade from S&P that was can’t get away from the fact price with housing investors who enjoy take “supervisory actions” includ- decision last month to maintain “Santos has a robust fund- always going to happen.” action suggests we could feasibly big tax benefits with highly geared ing raising capital levels for any its output levels despite a global ing position, with approximately Shares in Woodside Petroleum, see A$24 or even A$20 at some properties. erring lender. supply glut. A$2bn in cash and undrawn which operates six of Australia’s stage next year,” he added. “This is much more targeted REUTERS This weighed heavily on the debt facilities available as at 30 seven LNG processing plants, AFP

Bank of Sharjah Gold rises nearly two percent as dollar, equities slide plans to LONDON: Gold rose two dollar, which fell 0.5 percent (retreat from) the October high will depend on the dollar and A policymaker with direct percent yesterday, hitting its against a basket of currencies to the November low.” the timing of the Fed’s move to knowledge of the matter said refinance $200m highest since late October, as and was on track for its biggest A weaker greenback makes raise rates. Higher rates would on Tuesday that India would cautious comments from U.S. one-day drop since April versus dollar-denominated gold cheaper decrease demand for non-inter- announce changes as early as this Federal Reserve policymakers the Japanese yen. for holders of other currencies, est-bearing bullion. week to a rule requiring so-called loan in Q1 2015 prompted a pullback in the dol- Spot gold rose to as high as while investor aversion to risk Some bearish sentiment was star trading houses to export 100 lar and stock markets slid. $1,226.80 an ounce and was at increases bullion’s attraction as reflected in the world’s largest percent of their gold imports. DUBAI: Bank of Sharjah plans Dennis Lockhart, head of the $1,224.20 an ounce by 1500 GMT, an alternative investment. gold-backed exchange-traded The policymaker said the to refinance a $200m two-year Atlanta Federal Reserve, said up 1.8 percent. US gold futures European shares slid two fund, the SPDR Gold Trust. Its move would give these star trad- loan maturing next year, said late on Monday he was in no rose 2.5 percent to $1,224.80 an percent as a further drop in oil holdings resumed declines after ing houses “a free hand” without the lender’s executive director, rush to drop the Fed’s pledge ounce. prices hurt energy stocks, while a brief uptick and were close to specifying any further. as the United Arab Emirates to keep interest rates near zero “It’s a combination of dollar the Greek market sank after its six-year lows on Monday. Silver was the biggest riser, up bank hopes to benefit from for a “considerable time”, while weakness and a breakthrough of presidential election was unex- In physical markets, prices in 3.4 percent at $16.88 an ounce. lower borrowing costs. San Francisco Fed chief John the 1,200 and 1,208 levels in quick pectedly brought forward. Brent top gold consumer China slipped Platinum rose 1.1 percent to The refinancing should be com- Williams said the phrase was still succession,” Mitsubishi analyst crude oil hit a five-year low to a discount of about 50 cents an $1,246.25 an ounce, and palladium pleted in the first quarter of next appropriate. Jonathan Butler said. “The latter yesterday. ounce on Tuesday before recover- rose 1.5 percent to $808.25 an ounce. year, with the bank still to decide That sparked a retreat in the is the 61.8 percent retracement of Further gains in gold prices ing to trade at a slight premium. REUTERS whether to raise the amount to $250m and whether to extend the tenor on the new facility to three or four years, Varouj Nerguizian, Ecofin meeting executive director and general Mining giant manager, told reporters on the Petrobras faces NY sidelines of an event in Dubai. “We have a network of friendly BHP names its banks that already have contacted us saying if you want to renew it lawsuit over graft we will,” he said. spin-off “We are long in dirhams, short RIO DE JANEIRO: State- During the period covered by in dollars that’s why we do the as South32 controlled oil company the lawsuit, Petrobras’ market syndication.” Petroleo Brasileiro SA and its value dropped to about $60bn Borrowers in the UAE have SYDNEY: The world’s biggest top executives face a class- from about $150bn, even though been using improved market miner BHP Billiton has named action lawsuit in a federal the company sold nearly $70bn in sentiment towards the country its proposed spin-off South32, court in New York over an new shares in September 2010 in and the high amount of cash in with the demerger on track to alleged contract fixing, brib- what was then the world’s largest- the local banking system to lower be completed in the first half of ery and kickback scheme that ever offering of stock. their borrowing costs. 2015. lawyers say inflated the value Petrobras officials were not Bank of Sharjah previously refi- The Anglo-Australian resources of the company’s assets. immediately available for com- nanced the loan in August 2013, giant announced in August a pro- The suit was filed by law firm ment. A copy of the suit filed with with the facility priced at 125 basis posal to create a new independent Wolf Popper LLP in the Southern the court on Monday says Wolf points over the relevant bench- company by spinning-off non-core District of New York on Monday Popper is working with Brazilian mark - a 25 basis point discount assets including aluminium, man- on behalf of investors who bought firm “Almeida Advogado.” to the previous facility, it said at ganese, silver and selected coal US-traded shares of the Brazilian “US securities law is a signifi- the time. National Bank of Abu and nickel operations. company, commonly known as cant factor in deterring this kind Dhabi, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Under the plan to cut costs and Petrobras, between May 20, 2010, of behavior,” Robert C Finkel, a Commerzbank, First Gulf Bank boost productivity, the new entity and November 21, 2014. Wolf Popper attorney working and Wells Fargo provided the loan. will be listed in Sydney, London, The case, which will require a on the case, said in a telephone Profit growth for the bank was and Johannesburg with its head- judge to certify that a class action interview from New York. “The expected to pick up next year quarters in Perth, Australia. can proceed in civil court, seeks a only way you can deter this kind as provision levels eased, said South32’s chief executive elect jury trial and as yet unspecified of behavior is by fining execu- Nerguizian. Graham Kerr said the name damages. The complaint alleges tive officers liable for securities The lender reported net profit reflected that most of its assets that Rio de Janeiro-based Petrobras fraud.” of 117.6 million dirhams ($32 mil- were in the southern hemi- “made false and misleading state- The preferred shares of Petrobras, lion) in the third quarter of the sphere and linked by the 32nd ments by misrepresenting facts the company’s most-traded class year, broadly flat from the same parallel south line of latitude. and failing to disclose a culture of of stock, slumped 6.2 percent to period a year ago. It contrasts “Our heritage and the places in corruption at the company that 11.50 reais in Sao Paulo on Monday, with generally buoyant growth which we operate are an impor- Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem (left) talks with Spanish consisted of a multi-billion dol- a nine-year low. The company’s across the banking sector as tant part of our identity,” he said Economy Minister Luis de Guindos at the start of the Ecofin meeting lar money-laundering and bribery US-traded common shares dropped lenders benefit from an improv- on Monday. at the European Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, yesterday. scheme embedded in the company 6.7 percent to close at $8.23. ing domestic economy. AFP since 2006.” REUTERS REUTERS WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

Global economy – a year For Fed stress tests US of divergence looms BY MOHAMED EL ERIAN banks form study group N THE COMING year, “divergence” will be a major global economic theme, applying to economic trends, policies, and BY PETER RUDEGEAIR performance. As the year progresses, these divergences will scratching your head,” said one bank analyst at Nomura. from paying out more dividends Ibecome increasingly difficult to reconcile, leaving policymak- bank executive. A few years As part of the CCAR proc- for “qualitative” reasons, such ers with a choice: overcome the obstacles that have so far impeded XECUTIVES at the ago, banks might have hesitated ess, the Fed lists a series of bad as a flaw in its capital plan- effective action, or risk allowing their economies to be destabilised. biggest US banks are to share information with rivals scenarios for the financial sec- ning process. Banks including The multi-speed global economy will be dominated by four groups sharing notes with about how they measure risk and tor — for example, US economic Citigroup Inc, BB&T Corp and of countries. The first, led by the United States, will experience con- each other before how they communicate with the activity shrinking by 4.25 per- Ally Financial Inc have failed the tinued improvement in economic performance. Their labour mar- their next round of Federal Reserve. Their willing- cent over nine future quarters qualitative portion of the stress kets will become stronger, with job creation accompanied by wage Etests with federal regulators. ness to talk to competitors about and unemployment spiking to tests in recent years. recovery. The benefits of economic growth will be less unequally Banks are struggling to figure these issues underscores just how 11.25 percent, and banks esti- To combat the opacity, banks distributed than in the past few years, though they will still accrue out what exactly the US Federal exasperated they are with the mate how much their assets will have met in forums hosted by disproportionately to those who are already better off. Reserve is looking for when it process. deteriorate in those scenarios. the Clearing House, a trade The second group, led by China, will stabilise at lower growth conducts its annual “stress The Fed does not mind the They submit reports that run group for big US commercial rates than recent historical averages, while continuing to mature tests,” which measure how banks information sharing, because the into the thousands of pages to and retail banks, the American structurally. They will gradually reorient their growth models to will hold up during times of eco- banks do not share confidential regulators who then make their Bankers’ Association, and at make them more sustainable – an effort that occasional bouts of nomic turmoil, bank executives, supervisory information and it is own estimates for how banks other informal venues. global financial-market instability will shake, but not derail. And former Fed officials and consult- not collusion in any legal sense — would perform using Federal Among the problems they they will work to deepen their internal markets, improve regulatory ants involved in the process say. it does not result in price fixing or Reserve models. If the Fed does have discussed is how to effec- frameworks, empower the private sector, and expand the scope of In gatherings organised by evidently hurt customers in any not like what it sees, the bank tively write their reports, which market-based economic management. industry groups as well as more other way, the executive said. cannot increase dividends to must contain detailed informa- The third group, led by Europe, will struggle, as continued eco- informal forums, executives Regulators have multiple tools shareholders or buy back more tion on the mathematical models nomic stagnation fuels social and political disenchantment in some say they have swapped tips for keeping banks in check, stock. What irks banks is that they employ as well as a narra- countries and complicates regional policy decisions. Anemic growth, about everything from how to including global capital rules their stress test results and the tive piece that describes a lot of deflationary forces, and pockets of excessive indebtedness will ham- best communicate their data — known as “Basel III,” which rule- Fed’s are often far apart, and the methods that banks used per investment, tilting the balance of risk to the downside. In the regulators evidently appreciate makers world-wide have been regulators give little information to arrive at their conclusions. most challenged economies, unemployment, particularly among robust summaries—to how to crafting for years. But Basel III about how or why they disagree. Executives say it is a challenge young people, will remain alarmingly high and persistent. project legal losses in a hypo- is viewed by the Fed as flawed, For instance, in 2014 Zions to produce a document that The final group comprises the “wild card” countries, whose size thetical downturn. because it gives so much leeway Bancorporation, a Salt Lake clearly and concisely explains and connectivity have important systemic implications. The most The Federal Reserve deliber- to banks to measure how risky City, Utah-based bank with everything to Fed modelers and notable example is Russia. Faced with a deepening economic reces- ately keeps quiet about how it certain assets are. The Federal $55bn of assets, said its assess- examiners who may be unfamil- sion, a collapsing currency, capital flight, and shortages caused by measures lenders’ performance Reserve has more control over ment showed it passed the iar with individual institutions. contracting imports, President Vladimir Putin will need to decide during downturns, to prevent the stress test process, which is stress tests: in a hypothetical One senior executive at a large whether to change his approach to Ukraine, re-engage with the banks from finding loopholes part of its annual Comprehensive downturn, it would have capi- US bank involved in the stress- west to allow for the lifting of sanctions, and build a more sustain- in the process that would allow Capital Analysis and Review. tal equal to about 5.9 percent test process said one thing the able, diversified economy. them to take more risk, senior Many analysts believe the Fed of its assets, above the Fed’s 5.0 Fed pays close attention to is The alternative would be to attempt to divert popular discon- regulators have said publicly. It will not hesitate to use stress percent threshold. But the Fed the changes a bank made since tent at home by expanding Russia’s intervention in Ukraine. This has given banks a little more tests to pressure banks to make ruled Zions’s capital ratio would the last submission. Instead approach would most likely result in a new round of sanctions and information recently, but many their balance sheets safer. fall to 3.6 percent in its scenario of describing those changes in counter-sanctions, tipping Russia into an even deeper recession executives still gripe about the “The Fed will likely use the and issued a failing grade. an appendix, the executive has – and perhaps even triggering political instability or more foreign tests. CCAR process as a way to help Executives also complain that learned the Fed preferred it to policy risk-taking – while exacerbating Europe’s economic malaise. “You put something in and drive capital requirements strong capital levels are often be addressed at the beginning of Brazil is the other notable wild card. President Dilma Rousseff, one year it’s okay and the next even higher for the largest US not enough: well-capitalized the document. chastened by her near loss in the recent presidential election, has year they say ‘no,’ and you’re banks,” said Steven Chubak, a banks can still be prohibited REUTERS signalled a willingness to improve macroeconomic management, including by resisting a relapse into statism, the potential benefits of which now pale in comparison to its collateral damage and unin- tended consequences. If she delivers, Brazil would join Mexico in anchoring a more stable Latin America in 2015, helping the region to overcome the disruptive effects of a Venezuelan economy roiled by lower oil prices. This multi-speed economic performance will contribute to multi- track central banking, as pressure for divergent monetary policies intensifies, particularly in the systemically important advanced economies. The US Federal Reserve, having already stopped its large-scale purchases of long-term assets, is likely to begin hik- ing interest rates in the third quarter of 2015. By contrast, the European Central Bank will pursue its own version of quantita- tive easing, introducing in the first quarter of the year a set of new measures to expand its balance sheet. The Bank of Japan will maintain its pedal-to-the-metal approach to monetary stimulus. Of course, there is no theoretical limit on divergence. The prob- lem is that exchange-rate shifts now represent the only mechanism for reconciliation, and the divide between certain market valua- tions and their fundamentals has become so large that prices are vulnerable to bouts of volatility. For the US, the combination of a stronger economy and less accommodative monetary policy will put additional upward pres- sure on the dollar’s exchange rate – which has already appreciated significantly – against both the euro and the yen. With few other countries willing to allow their currencies to strengthen, the dollar’s tendency toward appreciation will remain strong and broad-based, potentially triggering domestic political opposition. Moreover, as it becomes increasingly difficult for currency mar- kets to perform the role of orderly reconcilers, friction may arise among countries. This could disturb the unusual calm that lately has been comforting equity markets. Fortunately, there are ways to ensure that 2015’s divergences do not lead to economic and financial disruptions. Indeed, most governments – particularly in Europe, Japan, and the US – have the tools they need to defuse the rising tensions and, in the process, unleash their economies’ productive potential. GUARDIAN NEWS Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Anti-Uber backlash is spreading around the world BY ADAM TAYLOR listed some of the controversies fastest-growing European cities,” expected to find out if its Uberpop response to the ruling. operating without commercial the American company has found Filip Nuytemans, Uber’s opera- service will be banned in France. licenses. The government has HERE’S no doubt that itself in around the world. tions manager in the Brussels, told The company also suffered a back- INDIA recently been working with Uber Uber, a car-sharing Bloomberg in October. lash after the Lyon office ran a Almost certainly the most wor- executives to create new legisla- service launched in San AUSTRALIA promotion that paired riders with rying problem listed here, Uber tion, however. TFrancisco in 2009, is a Uber says it operates out of cit- BRITAIN “hot chick” drivers. was banned in New Delhi this booming business. With billions in ies in Australia, including Sydney In London, Uber has faced down week after a driver was accused of RUSSIA estimated revenues, it’s now set and Melbourne, though a number one of the world’s most entrenched GERMANY raping a passenger and arrested. While regulations in Russia are up in more than 200 cities in 51 of states impose fines on “unau- (and expensive) taxi systems. It’s Taxi drivers in Germany have Police also called in Uber execu- comparatively simple when com- countries. It’s equally sure, how- thorised” drivers and those with- led to protests from the iconic been particular vocal in their tives and accused the service pared with other countries, Moscow ever, that the company has had out insurance. In particular, it has “black cab” drivers, who brought opposition to Uber, with one legal of failing to properly check the already has a culture of unlicensed its share of domestic controver- faced an organised backlash from traffic to a standstill this summer challenge from Taxi Deutschland driver’s background, though the taxis that makes Uber’s expansion sies, from accusations of sabotage taxi firms in Queensland, who have and demanded Uber be further calling the ride-sharing app a “form service will continue in five other there difficult. Muscovites can against competitors to suggestions publicly warned of safety issues with regulated. There have also been of locust share-economy” that was Indian cities. often just hail one by standing on that they would threaten journal- Uber drivers. “The government has reports that black cab companies taking part in “anarchy capitalism.” the street corner, or via a number ists. Internationally, when dealing told these companies not to oper- have been paying detectives to pose The company has since faced JAPAN of apps that have existed for years with different laws and cultures, ate but they are ignoring this,” Taxi as Uber customers to gather evi- legal problems, most notably a In Tokyo, Uber faces a less wor- before Uber arrived. the potential for new controver- Council of Queensland Benjamin dence for an upcoming court case. nationwide cease and desist order rying problem: What Uber CEO sies is likely even higher. Wash said recently. “Queensland given out by a Frankfurt court in Travis Kalanick has described as SOUTH KOREA It’s worth pointing out, of taxi drivers undergo daily crimi- CANADA August that threatened a fine of “very byzantine and complicated The Seoul city government has course, that Uber has often been nal checks, but ride-share drivers Uber has recently been expand- up to $300,000 per ride for drivers. regulations.” These regulations repeatedly said that Uber’s serv- welcomed in countries, and some- don’t. You simply don’t know who ing its UberX service (which con- That decision was later overturned. forced Uber to register as a “travel ices violate its laws, and recently times is viewed as a positive force is behind the wheel.” nects riders with drivers in regular agency” and work with existing threatened to fine or even jail (in Saudi Arabia some see it as cars) in certain Canadian cities, THE NETHERLANDS companies. The company also drivers using non-properly helping women, barred from driv- BELGIUM which has prompted a backlash. On Monday, the Trade and faces competition from a number licensed vehicles. “Those with- ing, become more independent). The capital Brussels, already Montreal’s mayor has told report- Industry Appeals Tribunal in of other ride-sharing apps. out a taxi license cannot offer The company has also shown a known for its complicated taxi ers that UberX is illegal, and the The Hague ordered Uber to stop rides in return for money,” Seoul remarkable willingness to engage laws, banned Uber in April, and city of Toronto has tried to shut the its UberPop service, claiming it PHILIPPINES Metropolitan Government’s Choi in lengthy legal and publicity bat- threatened drivers with a $12,000 entire Uber’s services down. broke rules that drivers must be Uber has faced repeated criti- Eul-ko said last week according to tles to win over courts and the (¤9,700) fine. However, Uber has licensed. “This is only the first cism from authorities in the the Korea Times. “If they do, they public. But can any one company disputed the ruling and continued FRANCE step in a long-running legal bat- Philippines, including sting-oper- will be in big trouble.” win so many battles? Below, we’ve to operate. “Brussels is one of our On December 12, Uber is tle,” Uber said in a statement in ations designed to catch drivers WP-BLOOMBERG WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

QE Indices Summary QE Index 12,353.32 2.31 % WORLD STOCK INDICES GOLD & SILVER EXCHANGE QE Total Return Index 18,424.86 2.31 % QE Al Rayan Islamic Index 4,198.41 2.71 % RATE QE All Share Index 3,158.78 2.19 % INDEX Day’s Close Pt Chg % Chg Year High Year Low QE All Share Banks & Financial 3,167.28 1.17 % GOLD Buying Selling Services All Ordinaries 5258.262 -90.674 -1.7 5672.3 5072.7 QE All Share Industrials 4,100.96 2.58 % QR141.8489 US$ ...... QR 3.6305 QR 3.6500 QE All Share Transportation 2,287.4 1.67 % Cac 40 Index/D 4317.75 -57.73 -1.32 4598.65 3789.11 QE All Share Real Estate 2,414.39 3.45 % SILVER UK ...... QR 5.6646 QR 5.7443 QE All Share Insurance 3,569.28 3.93 % Dj Indu Average 17852.48 -106.31 -0.59 17991.2 15340.69 QR 1.9365 Euro ...... QR 4.4779 QR 4.5405 QE All Share Telecoms 1,408.1 3.00 % CA$ ...... QR 3.1512 QR 3.2131 QE All Share Consumer Goods & 7,066.14 2.51 % Hang Seng Inde/D 23485.83 -561.84 -2.34 25362.98 21137.61 Services Swiss Fr ...... QR 3.7239 QR 3.7761 QE Market Summary Comparison Iseq Overall/D 5224.02 -69.62 -1.32 5325.15 4275.26 Yen ...... QR 0.0301 QR 0.0307 Aus$ ...... QR 2.9941 QR 3.0540 Today Previous day Karachi 100 In/D 32084.16 73.83 0.23 32315.56 25273.11 CRUDE OIL 09-12-2014 08-12-2014 Ind Re ...... QR 0.0583 QR 0.0594 Index 12,353.32 12,644.87 Nikkei 225 Index 17813.38 -122.26 -0.68 18030.83 13885.11 Pak Re ...... QR 0.0357 QR 0.0364 Change 291.55 4.20 BRENT Peso ...... QR 0.0810 QR 0.0826 S&P 500 Index/D 0 0 0 2079.47 1737.92 % 2.31 0.03 $ 66.27 SL Re ...... QR 0.0275 QR 0.0281 YTD% 19.02 21.82 Straits Times/D 3319.84 22 0.67 3387.84 2953.01 Taka ...... QR 0.0466 QR 0.0477 Volume 11,667,400 7,038,624 DUBAI Nep Re ...... QR 0.0366 QR 0.0374 Value (QAR) 554,920,161.45 416,201,549.21 Straits Times/D 3290.99 -1.82 -0.06 3387.84 2953.01 SA Rand ...... QR 0.3145 QR 0.3208 Trades 6,904 4,261 $ 63.35 Straits Times/D 3274.06 -8.82 -0.27 3291.83 2953.01 Up 01 | Down 40 | Unchanged 01

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support protests of police killings as Cavaliers defeat Nets winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. NEW YORK: America’s fin- his campaign to end illegal wild- est talent gave the warmest of life trafficking and the President, welcomes to Britain’s Prince reportedly an ardent admirer of William and wife Kate late on William’s grandmother, appeared Rangers beat Monday, dazzling them at their only too happy to oblige. first NBA game featuring bas- William spoke to Obama about ketball legend LeBron James. welcoming his second child with Penguins 4-3 Rapper Jay-Z and superstar Kate next year, joking that dur- wife Beyonce chatted to the roy- ing all the excitement of George’s als during an interval, and James birth, he didn’t realize whether it in overtime treated them to a breathtaking was a boy or girl. display of brilliance as he led the “You forgot to ask?” laughed NEW YORK: Defenseman Cleveland Cavaliers to their sev- Obama. Kevin Klein scored with 1:15 enth win in a row at the Barclays William continued his first visit remaining in overtime to give Center. to Washington DC with a speech the New York Rangers a 4-3 The four-time NBA Most at the World Bank, saying annual victory over the Pittsburgh Valuable Player and double profits of $20bn from illegal wild- Penguins. Olympian met the royal couple life trade funds organised crime Klein scored his sixth goal of at the end of the match, giving and armed groups. the season off a long blast that them a Cavaliers shirt marked “Cooperation is our greatest eluded screened Penguins goal- Cambridge and another for their weapon against the poachers tender Marc-Andre Fleury. one-year-old son Prince George. and traffickers,” said William. Left wingers J.T. Miller and Nicknamed “King James” and “By taking a truly international Kevin Hayes scored for the a player who overcame a tough approach, we can get one step Rangers, as did right winger Rick upbringing to become one of ahead of them.” Nash, who now has 18 goals this America’s greatest sporting leg- Left in New York, Kate spent season. ends, said before the match it an hour at a child development Left wingers Nick Spaling and would be a huge honour to play centre, wrapping a Christmas Evgeni Malkin and right winger before royalty. present and helping three and Steve Downie scored for the “For them to take time out of four-year-olds do art and crafts. Penguins, the latter two scoring their schedule to come here, first Dressed in a $1,000 black coat 24 seconds apart late in the third time watching a basketball game, by British label Goat, she waved period to erase a 3-1 deficit. it was an honour that I’d be that to well-wishers who braved the Devils 2, Hurricanes 1 guy they decided they wanted freezing cold at the Northside Jaromir Jagr made the most of to watch,” James said after the Center for Child Development in a milestone occasion, supplying game. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William (left), and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, pose with LeBron Harlem. his side’s first goal and added an His team, the Cavaliers, dis- James (right) after the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center “They thought she was the assist in his 1,500th career NHL patched the Brooklyn Nets 110- princess from Frozen,” said Rose game as the New Jersey Devils in New York on Monday night. BOTTOM LEFT: Jay Z and Beyonce walk back to their seats after greeting Prince 88 in a lackluster performance by Ann Harris, an administrator, defeated the Carolina Hurricanes William and Kate on Monday night. BOTTOM RIGHT: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers wears an ‘I Can’t the home team avidly supported referring to the wildly popular 2-1. by Jay-Z. Breathe’ shirt during warm-ups before the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Hollywood animation as the duch- Devils center Adam Henrique Five months pregnant with ess said goodbye to children. scored with 13.4 seconds left in her second child, the Duchess A New York ambulance was the second period, five seconds of Cambridge covered her baby dispatched to accompany her, before a Carolina penalty expired, bump in a grey coat by billionaire reportedly as a precaution for her to give New Jersey its first lead. New York designer Tory Burch pregnancy. Carolina defenseman Justin and wore her auburn hair gently The couple, who are in the Faulk opened the scoring with a waved. United States without their son, second-period goal. The couple, who sat court-side are expected to fly home as soon Blues 4, Panthers 2 for the final two quarters of the as their last function concludes Martin Brodeur earned the match, were repeatedly offered on Tuesday night. 690th win of his NHL career in refreshments by waiters and They are staying at the Carlyle his home debut with the St Louis flashed up on the stadium cam- Hotel, where William’s mother Blues in a 4-2 victory over the era as the MC called on the crowd Diana used to stay. Florida Panthers. to give them a warm Brooklyn Their arrival has drawn com- Brodeur, signed by the Blues welcome. parisons with the 1985 visit made last week after an injury to goalie William, dressed in a checked by Charles and Diana, when the Brian Elliott, stopped 32-of-34 shirt, blushed and then waved princess dazzled Americans Florida shots in his third game as Kate smiled sweetly at her by dancing with US president with his new team after 21 years husband. Ronald Reagan and Hollywood with the New Jersey Devils. Jay-Z and Beyonce, dubbed star John Travolta. AFP The winning goal came with Broolyn royalty by many, sat Dozens staged a spirited dem- It was a star-struck end to of diplomacy, supporting their 1:54 to play when left winger opposite them on the other side of onstration, shouting “how do you a packed day that saw William favourite causes and promoting Chris Porter deflected a shot by the court. The US music A-listers spell racist, NYPD” and carried laugh and joke with President British business. NBA Results defenseman Barret Jackman past walked over to say hello and chat placards, hoping to attract royal Barack Obama in the Oval Office Second in line to the throne Atlanta 108 Indiana 92 goalie Roberto Luongo. Center for several minutes to the royal attention and the bevy of TV before the couple met widely after his father Prince Charles, Washington 133 Boston 132 Paul Stastny added an empty-net couple to deafening cheers from crews parked outside. tipped 2016 presidential con- William is increasingly tak- Cleveland 110 Brooklyn 88 goal with 31 seconds to play. the crowd. James and other NBA players tender Hillary Clinton and her ing on more long-haul work for The Panthers rallied from a 2-0 Toronto 112 Denver 107 Outside, protests demanding wore “I can’t breathe” T-shirts daughter Chelsea in New York. the British monarchy as Queen deficit to tie the game on a goal by justice for black men killed by as they warmed up before the The royal couple’s lightning Elizabeth II approaches her Golden State 102 Minnesota 86 18-year-old rookie Aaron Ekblad white police officers continued game in tribute to the protest three-day visit, their first to nineties. Sacramento 101 Utah 92 with 5:06 to play in regulation. for a sixth straight night. movement. America’s biggest city is a mix He sought Obama’s support for LA Clippers 121 Phoenix 120 REUTERS Packers use early onslaught Argentina outplay Germany to take down Falcons 43-37 in Champions Trophy

GREEN BAY: The Green Bay setting up field position for Lacy BHUBANESWAR: Argentina Australia and Pakistan. Amaury Packers produced a near flaw- to score again. condemned Olympic gold-med- Keusters put the Belgians ahead less first half before holding on Nelson added a 10-yard touch- allists Germany to their sec- in the ninth minute with a power- for a 43-37 home win over the down reception late in the sec- ond loss in three games with ful backhand hit, but Iain Lewers Atlanta Falcons to cement their ond quarter before the Packers an emphatic 3-0 victory in the drew level in the fourth quarter place at the top of the NFC completed the half by blocking a Champions Trophy field hockey with a similar shot from the top North division on Monday. Falcons field goal attempt. tournament in India yesterday. of the circle. The Packers scored points on Jones opened the second half Skipper Matias Paredes, England topped the pool with all five of their first-half scoring with a 79-yard reception to set up Joaquin Menini and Ignacio Ortiz two wins and a draw, while drives, including four touchdowns, an Eric Weems touchdown before scored for the Pan-American Belgian ensured themselves the to open up a dominant 31-7 lead traded field goals took the score champions, who ended the pre- second spot with one victory and before stifling a Falcons fightback to 34-17. liminary league with two wins two draws. All eight teams would to improve to a joint-NFL best A 22-yard catch and score for and one defeat in pool B of the also be involved in the quarter- 10-3. Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones pulled the Falcons to 34-24 eight-nation competition in finals, whose line-up would be Jones notched up 259 yards and a but Rodgers connected with Bhubaneswar. determined after yesterday’s touchdown as the Falcons rallied Nelson for a 60-yard touchdown Paredes said he wanted his remaining matches. AFP to within six points in the fourth soon after to extend the lead team to maintain the momentum quarter, but his side fell to 5-8 and Atlanta Falcons quarterback again. when the knock-out phase starts Champions Trophy into a tie at the top of the woeful Matt Ryan (left) greets Green Roddy White scored with just tomorrow. Argentina’s Matias Paredes NFC South with the New Orleans Bay Packers quarterback Aaron over six minutes left to once again “This win was very satisfying (left) celebrates with team-mate Results Saints. get within 10 but a failed two- because we kept them under pres- Manuel Brunet after scoring a goal Rodgers after the game at the Results on day three of the Packers quarterback Aaron Lambeau Field on Monday. point conversion kept the pres- sure throughout the game and against Germany during a Hero Rodgers amassed 327 yards and sure valve off the Packers. converted the chances that came eight-nation Champions Trophy Hockey Champions Trophy 2014 field hockey tournament in tossed three touchdowns, wide Lacy opened the second quar- Crosby added his third field our way,” he said. “We don’t want match at the Kalinga Stadium in receiver Jordy Nelson had two ter with a one-yard touchdown goal for some insurance points to lose this momentum.” Bhubaneswar yesterday Bhubaneswar yesterday. TDs and 146 yards and running run and Mason Crosby knocked and while Harry Douglas scored A disappointed German cap- Preliminary round back Eddie Lacy scored twice and over a field goal to push the lead the Falcons fourth second half tain Tobias Hauke hoped his hope we can win that game and Pool A had 106 all-purpose yards to send to 17-7 before Falcons quarter- touchdown with just over two young team would perform better make the semis.” England 1 Belgium 1 the side to a fifth straight win. back Matt Ryan threw a critical minutes remaining but they failed in the matches to come. Meanwhile, England and Pool B Both teams traded opening interception. to get another look at the football. “We did not play as well as we Belgium played out a 1-1 draw Argentina 3 Germany 0 drive rushing touchdowns for Morgan Burnett pulled the Ryan finished with four touch- can, but all is not lost yet,” Hauke to remain the only unbeaten an early 7-7 scoreline before the wayward pass down and returned downs and 375 yards in a losing said. “We are determined to do teams in pool A that also includes Playing Later Packers exploded. the ball 32 yards to the red zone, effort. REUTERS better in the quarter-finals and five-time defending champions Australia vs Pakistan; The Netherlands vs India WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Rejuvenated Van Persie lifts Man United to third Dutchman saves the day for Van Gaal’s lacklustre side

LONDON: Robin van Persie scored twice as Manchester Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho attends a press conference in Cobham, United won 2-1 at Southampton southeast of London, yesterday. to continue their recent resur- gence and climb to third in the Premier League on Monday. The Dutchman scored in each half as United, who were dis- Mourinho ready to tinctly second best for much of the game, secured their fifth suc- cessive Premier League victory. Graziano Pelle ended a per- give youth a chance sonal goal drought dating back to October by equalising but LONDON: Chelsea may not but Sporting arrive at Stamford Southampton have now lost three need to change their approach Bridge knowing a draw would be successive Premier League games after suffering their first defeat enough to qualify from Group G if and are without a league victory of the season at Newcastle Schalke 04 fail to win in Maribor. since a 1-0 victory against strug- United but that will not stop With a flurry of fixtures on the gling Leicester City on Nov. 8. manager Jose Mourinho giving horizon, Mourinho has decided to Manchester United have 28 youth a chance against Sporting rest captain John Terry and mid- points, five behind rivals Man City in the Champions League on fielders Eden Hazard and Willian, in second and eight less than lead- Wednesday. but striker Diego Costa will start ers Chelsea while Southampton Chelsea’s blistering start came against the Portuguese side have dropped to fifth on 26 points, to an abrupt halt on Saturday despite concerns over his fitness. one point behind fourth-placed when Papiss Cisse struck twice to Mourinho has included West Ham United. give Newcastle a 2-1 victory and 18-year-old academy midfielder Monday’s game was the first condemn Mourinho’s side to their Ruben Loftus-Cheek in his squad Premier League meeting between first defeat in 24 matches. and the coach said it was impor- Dutch managers Louis van Gaal “The defeat at Newcastle has tant to continue to develop young and Ronald Koeman. no effect on us. I always said a talent. The pair fell out during their defeat would arrive and not by “Every manager in the world time at Ajax Amsterdam in 2004 complacency,” Mourinho told wants to bring young people up,” as a result of their differing char- reporters on Tuesday. Mourinho said. acters and have endured a frosty “I’m more than happy with my “Go to other clubs and you see relationship since. players and situation. I accept it’s not easy to bring kids through After a patient start, defeat is a normal situation in a from youth competitions to the Southampton gifted the visi- Manchester United’s Dutch striker Robin van Persie (left) shoots to score the opening goal past Southampton’s championship like the Premier top level. tors the lead when captain Jose English goalkeeper Fraser Forster during an English Premier League match at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton League. “If you don’t bring kids through Fonte’s weak back-pass was seized on Monday night. “We don’t need to change any- the academy then the best thing upon by van Persie who rounded thing, we couldn’t be in a better is to close the academy. It’s bet- goalkeeper Fraser Forster before defence, reverted to a back three, after the ball ricocheted around against the run of play when van situation -- top in the Premier ter to close the door and use the rolling the ball home in the 12th looked vulnerable in the face of in the box the Italian pounced Persie guided Wayne Rooney’s League, top in the Champions money to buy the players. minute. Southampton’s creative passing with a close-range finish. free kick through the legs of League group and in the last eight “The relation between first Van Gaal’s side had won their and movement. The Saints began the second Forster at the far post in the 71st of the League Cup. team and the academy is chang- previous four games before their After the hosts had created half in the ascendancy with Shane minute. “The next game you want to ing. The first time Ruben trained visit to St Mary’s and their array a number of good chances Pelle Long drawing a sharp stop from De Gea again denied the lively win. We want a good result.” with me is 18 months ago. The last of attacking players were slick fired them level after 31 minutes. the ever-impressive David De Gea Pelle and Nathaniel Clyne shot Chelsea have secured their two to three weeks he is training and eye-catching in possession. United’s towering Belgian mid- before Pelle blazed over. narrowly wide but Southampton place in the knockout stages of every day. Tomorrow is Ruben’s However, not for the first fielder Marouane Fellaini surren- Despite the heavy pressure were unable to break down the Champions League after pick- day, but it’s also academy day.” time this season their shaky dered possession in midfield and United found themselves in front United’s rearguard. REUTERS ing up 11 points from five matches, REUTERS Champions Calculators out for Roma-City decider League Fixtures Today’s Matches ROME: The calculators will hands as a win will be enough win in Munich and Roma fail to Kompany, and midfielders Stefan Group E be out in force as AS Roma for them while a draw, paradoxi- beat City while City will qualify if Jovetic and Fernandinho face late AS Roma (Italy) vs Manchester City (England) and Manchester City clash cally, could send either themselves they win and CSKA do not. fitness tests. (1945) for a place in the last 16 of the or City through, depending on The rule fun begins if Roma However, forward James Champions League today with CSKA’s performance. and City draw. If CSKA also draw, Milner believes that even with- Bayern Munich (Germany) vs CSKA Moscow outsiders CSKA Moscow lurk- “City are obliged to win. They Roma would go through, and if out Aguero and Toure City can (Russia) (1945) ing in the background. have all the pressure. Not Roma. the Russians lose, it would come get the result they need. Group F The head-to-head rule which City are in the same period that down to the head-to-head record “Sergio is a world class player, Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands) vs APOEL UEFA use to separate teams who Chelsea used to be before they between the Serie A and English and has been outstanding all sea- Nicosia (Cyprus) (1945) are level on points means that all won it. It becomes complex until side. A goalless draw would favour son so the injury has come at a Barcelona (Spain) vs Paris St Germain sorts of complex connotations are you win the trophy,” Roma’s Roma and a score draw would do bad time. (France) (1945) possible as the three sides bid to Ivorian striker Gervinho told for City. “He is going to be very difficult Group G follow runaway Group E lead- British media. City have gone out in the group to replace and even without him Chelsea (England) vs Sporting (Portugal) ers Bayern Munich into the next Roma, City and CSKA all have stage twice in three attempts and and Yaya (Toure) we have a fan- (1945) Maribor (Slovenia) vs Schalke 04 round. five points from five games after AS Roma forward Gervinho their task has been made ever tastic squad of players and, with (Germany) (1945) Manchester City have never mediocre campaigns in a group addresses a news conference in harder after their leading scorer the players, we have I am not too Group H won a competitive match in Italy dominated by Bayern. Sergio Aguero was injured against worried.” Rome yesterday. Athletic Club (Spain) vs BATE Borisov (Belarus) in four previous attempts and, A win for Roma, still in the Everton on Saturday, forcing him “We’ve had to win our last two (1945) even if they break that taboo, hunt despite losing 7-1 at home A side would have the better out of the tie. games to qualify and I believe we could still suffer another prema- to the Bavarians, will guarantee head-to-head record against the City will also be without mid- can win in Rome after beating Porto (Portugal) vs Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) ture group stage exit. them a second place finish, even Russians. fielder Yaya Toure who is sus- Bayern,” Milner said yesterday. (1945) Roma’s fate is in their own if CSKA also win, as the Serie CSKA can only qualify if they pended, while skipper Vincent REUTERS All times in GMT Barca eyeing breakdown of PSG defence Real the star at

BARCELONA: Barcelona’s the wind, though, especially with hopes of beating Paris Saint- former Barca striker Zlatan Germain and leapfrogging them Ibrahimovic facing them and in Club World Cup to finish top of their Champions sparkling form. League group rests on troubling “They have got Ibrahimovic RABAT: European giants Real domination of the tournament. the French champions’ defence back (he was injured for the game Madrid will face either Mexican Since its launch in 2000, more than they did in the 3-2 in Paris) and several other impor- side Cruz Azul or Asian champi- Corinthians of Brazil have won defeat in Paris, claimed coach tant players were rested ahead of ons Western Sydney Wanderers twice, the last time in 2012, but Luis Enrique. this game. for a place in the final of the aside from that there has been a PSG — who came from behind “I am expecting a side not Club World Cup, which kicks off roll call of European giants’ vic- to beat Nantes 2-1 on Saturday, unlike the one we played in in Morocco today. tories since 2007, including AC ensuring they remained the only Paris and with lots of attacking Cruz Azul won the Concacaf Milan, Inter Milan, Manchester unbeaten team in the major possibilities.” Champions League title while the United and Barcelona, twice, to European leagues — top the table Enrique is likely to keep faith Sydney club beat Saudi Arabia’s go along with Bayern. by a point and a draw will suffice in Dutch goalkeeper Marc- Al Hilal for the Asian title. Real right-back Dani Carvajal to see them win their Champions Andre Ter Stegen, as he has The December 10-20 Club admitted that adding a new title League group for the third suc- done throughout the Champions World Cup tournament will be to their honours in the shape cessive season. Leaue campaign, but will hope he played at Rabat and Marrakech of the Club World Cup was his Enrique, who played with PSG is more on his game than he was and features seven clubs: Real, team’s driving goal. coach Laurent Blanc at Barcelona, in Paris. Auckland City of New Zealand “To win the Club World Cup is said that his forward line would Barcelona’s coach Luis Enrique Martinez addresses a news conference Blanc will have virtually a full who are champions of Oceania, a massive motivation and would have to be more clinical than they in Barcelona yesterday. pack of cards to choose from in Cruz Azul, Moghreb Athletic of be a great end to the season,” he were in the entertaining defeat terms of personnel but the former Tetouan from the host nation as said. in Paris. For Enrique, who played for opportunity to beat the team that France national coach is praying well as Argentina’s San Lorenzo, “The group is fully aware of the “I hope that their defence will both great Spanish clubs Real is the leader in the group, and his players are not as dopey as the Copa Libertadores winners. importance of lifting this title and suffer a little more at the Camp Madrid and Barca in his career, who beat us in the first meeting. they have been at times in Ligue Western Sydney Wanderers we are keen to keep winning. It’s Nou than was the case in the first the match with PSG is the type We know whatever the score is, 1 this season. and Algeria’s Setif, the recently a dream for me to compete in it game,” said the 44-year-old, who of challenge he relishes and gives a win is enough for us and we are “We will have to be much more crowned African champions, because of how hard it is to qual- took over after Gerardo Martino his players a test of their ability going to rise to the occasion as we aggressive and determined in make up the numbers. ify and I’ll try to enjoy it as much was sacked following a trophy-less to beat the best. have done since the beginning of Barcelona,” said Blanc. And it will be the star-studded as possible. It’d be special to win season last term. “For us, the match against the season.” “I managed this match (against Cristiano Ronaldo-fired Real side it, but it won’t be easy.” “I hope that we will deserve the Paris Saint-Germain is a marvel- Enrique, who began his coach- Nantes) with one eye on the next that shall surely attract most The other team to go straight victory, and the only way to do lous match, indeed it is perfect for ing career with the Barcelona game. It’s ok because we won but attention in their bid to emu- into the semi-finals are top that is by showing our superiority us,” he said. B, warned that his team would sometimes we are playing with late last year’s winners Bayern Argentine club San Lorenzo. on the pitch.” “It presents us with an not be able to throw caution to fire.” REUTERS Munich and continue European AFP WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 29

Banned doping QSL: Al Wakra hit Al Gharafa for doctor denies Astana link

MILAN: A doctor banned for life for doping offences involv- a six, Lekhwiya edge Al Sailiya ing top athletes including Lance Armstrong has hit back at reports of a secret meeting Al Shahaniya stun Al Ahli 1-0, Al Arabi and Qatar SC play two-all draw with members of the embattled Astana cycling team. A report in Gazzetta dello Sport DOHA: A hat-trick from yesterday claimed Dr Michele Jorge Sebastian Saez helped Al Ferrari, reputed for his expertise Wakra register a resounding Al Wakra’s Mohsine in helping athletes avoid detection 6-1 win over Al Gharafa in the Moutaouali (left) while using banned doping meth- Qatar Stars League match. is challenged by ods, met with members from Tour Yesterday at the Gharafa Al Gharafa’s Fahid de France champion Vincenzo Stadium the winners seemed to Sattam Al Shammari Nibali’s team at a training camp be a great hurry right from the (centre) and Mustafa in Italy last year. kick off and Al Gharafa could not Ferrari, who advised Abdulla during their stop them from scoring. Armstrong throughout the dis- Qatar Stars League Saez netted his first of the three graced American’s career, has goals in the very first minute of (QSL) match at the been banned for life by the Italian the match and added the second Gharafa SC Stadium Olympic Committee (CONI) and one in the 13th minute and went in Doha yester- the United States Anti-Doping on to complete his hat-trick in the day. Al Wakra won Agency (USADA) from working 41st minute. 6-1. BOTTOM: Al in sport or with athletes. The other goal scorers for Al Shahania’s Hamad Likewise, athletes are banned Wakra were Johar Abdul Kaabi Saoud Al Jehaini from consulting Ferrari under (4th minute), Adel Ahmad (left) and Al Ahli SC threat of suspension. In a state- Mohmad (27th) and Ahmad Ali Bilal Abdelrahman ment on his website Ferrari admit- Khil (85th). Abuhamdeh vie for ted he worked with Astana “up to In between, Al Gharafa tried ball possesion dur- a few years ago”, but flatly denied to make a fight back with Nicolas ing their QSL match visiting the team at Montecatini Fedor pulling one back in the at the Gharafa SC Terme in November 2013. 22nd minute, otherwise it was a Stadium. “I feel obliged, albeit very one way traffic of Al Wakra strik- PICTURES BY: reluctantly, to once again deny ers on rampage. the latest MEDIA BULLSH*T ABDUL BASIT With yesterday’s positive result with regards to my presence at Al Wakra now have 11 points the Astana Team Training Camp from 13 and are placed ahead in Montecatini in November last of two bottom placed teams Al year,” Ferrari said on www.53x12. Shahaniya and Shamal. After a goalless first half, com. Al Gharafa remained on 23 Lekhwiya went into the lead in Qatar Stars League “I’ve been in that town, if I points from 13 matches the 51st minute with Andres Results remember correctly, in 1994 to In the other surprising result Sebastian taste the famous waffles. Al Wakra 6 Al Gharafa 1 of round 13 yesterday, bottom sit- Quintana finding the net. Eight “The bombshell of ‘the dark ters Al Shahaniya collected their minutes later Lekhwiya increased Lekhwiya 2 Al Sailiya 1 shadow of Ferrari’ is absolutely second win when they defeated the lead through substitute Karim Al Arabi 2 Qatar SC 2 FALSE and whoever has pub- Al Ahli 1-0. Bu Daif. Fawzi Mubarak Ayiesh lished it will respond about it in Pascua Ulises Jesus netted the netted one for Al Sailya Al Shahaniya 1 Al Ahli 0 the appropriate courts: I hope that match winner for Al Shahaniya Two other matches ended in Umm Salal 3 Al Khor 3 the Kazakh team will ask adequate in the first minute of the second draws. Qatar SC and Al Arabi compensation for the damages.” half. Al Shahaniya now have a collected a point each in the two Today’s fixtures Astana’s World Tour future tally of nine points. Meanwhile, all draw, while the Umm Salal-Al Al Shamal vs Al Sadd, is currently hanging in the bal- defending champions Lekhwiya Khor match ended in a three-all Al Shamal Stadium, 6.30pm ance after brothers Valentin and edged Al Sailiya 2-1 to retain the draw. Maxim Iglinskiy, and three rid- El Jaish vs Al Kharaitiyat, second position in the standings, Two matches will be played ers from the Astana Continental with 30 points. today. THE PENINSULA Lekhwiya Stadium, 6.30pm team, tested positive for banned substances in the past year. Ferrari’s reported link with the team run by reigning Olympic champion Alexandre Al Rayyan edge Al Wakra Vinokourov, who served a two- New crop threatens ‘Big Four’ year blood doping ban from 2007, would do little to help their bid to gain a World Tour licence from the International Cycling hegemony, says Djokovic Union (UCI), which is required to guarantee entry to all the major NEW DELHI: With a crop of cycling events. talented young players such as Astana’s Continental team was Kei Nishikori and Milos Raonic suspended over a week ago and knocking on the door of the the UCI is expected to decide exclusive men’s Grand Slam today whether to grant the club, the “Big Four” hegemony Kazakh team a World Tour rac- over the game’s top tourna- ing licence. ments may be coming to a close, If the UCI rules against Astana, said Novak Djokovic. the team could effectively fold. World number one Djokovic, Ferrari added: “Up to a few years Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and ago I coached some of the Astana Andy Murray have shared 36 of athletes, including Vinokurov: the last 39 Grand Slam titles. it has never been a secret, we When Croatia’s Marin Cilic never hid anything, we attended beat Japan’s Nishikori in this training venues where there were year’s US Open final, it was many other athletes, all in broad the first time since the 2005 daylight.” Australian Open that a men’s Monday’s report, however, Grand Slam final did not fea- claimed Ferrari is firmly back ture either Djokovic, Nadal or (FROM LEFT) Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Gael Monfils and Cedric in the sights of prosecutors from Federer. Pioline of the Micromax Indian Aces share a moment during their match Padua, who have been investigat- Djokovic expects the upcoming against the Singapore Slammers at the International Premier Tennis ing the notorious doctor and his season to be even more competi- League (IPTL) in New Delhi yesterday. business activities since 2010. tive than 2014, a year that saw four different Grand Slam win- ners including first-time champi- 2016 Tour de ons Cilic and Stanislas Wawrinka. “It’s really unpredictable, it’s Radwanksa hires France to start going to be hard to say who are the clear favourites to win the in Normandy Grand Slams,” the Serb told reporters late on Monday after Navratilova as coach playing in the India leg of the MONT ST MICHEL, France: International Premier Tennis PARIS: Tennis legend Martina never won a Grand Slam, reach- Al Rayyan player Henderson Marshall break through the Al Wakra The 2016 Tour de France will League (IPTL). Navratilova is to coach former ing just the one final two years defence during their Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) League at Al begin in the Normandy region “Obviously Cilic, Wawrinka and world number two Agnieszka ago. Navratilova, on the other Gharafa Stadium yesterday. Al Rayyan won 106-104. with the Grand Depart from some new names who have been Radwanska after Christmas, hand, won 18 singles Grand Slam PICTURES BY: BAHER AMIN the iconic Mont St Michel and a winning Grand Slam titles and the Polish star has announced. titles as well as 31 in doubles and third-stage start from Granville, challenging the best and winning The 2012 Wimbledon finalist 10 in mixed doubles. The Czech- organisers said yesterday. against the best in the big events, took to Twitter late on Monday born 58-year-old, a naturalised The world’s greatest bike race they have proven to everybody night to announce the news, say- American, spent 332 weeks as will start from western France for that it is possible. ing: “So happy to announce @ world number one in singles and the first time since 2011, when the “The dominance of first of all Martina as the newest member also a record 237 weeks as No.1 riders departed from the Vendee Roger and Rafa over the years of my coaching team!” in doubles. She won a record nine region. was fantastic. Then Andy Murray Navratilova, an 59-time Grand Wimbledon singles titles. The first stage will take the and myself, we got into the mix Slam winner across singles, dou- “I am absolutely delighted peloton on a 188-kilometre jour- and us four have been winning bles and mixed doubles disciplines, that Martina has agreed to help ney from Mont St Michel to Utah most of the big events in the last will help Tomasz Wiktorowski in me and my team next season,” Beach. six, seven, eight years,” Djokovic her first major coaching role. Radwanska said. The second stage will be a 182- said. “I did not sleep very well last “She is my idol in tennis and I km ride from St Lo to Cherbourg “Now it’s normal to expect that night, thinking about getting back am honored we will be working and the third will start from there is a new generation of play- into match mode and the compe- together. Her achievements speak Granville and finish at a destina- ers, younger players that are right titions,” Navratilova said. for themselves and I hope that I tion which is yet unknown. at the top like Nishikori, Raonic, “I am really excited about this can learn from all her experience. The whole route will be unveiled (Grigor) Dimitrov who have the opportunity to join Agnieszka’s “My goal is to win a Grand in October, 2015. quality to win against the best team and work with Tomasz and Slam, so to have someone with The 2015 Tour de France will and they have done that. it is going to be a fun challenge.” Martina’s accomplishments in Al Wakra coach Ihab Galal show his players a game plan during their start from Utrecht, Netherlands, “It’s definitely going to be an The 25-year-old Pole is currently my corner is going to be hugely QBF league match against Al Rayyan yesterday its fourth Grand Depart from interesting year.” REUTERS ranked sixth in the world and has advantageous and big boost.” AFP abroad in six years. WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 30 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Ryder blew Fans pay tribute to Hughes Cup chance after missing 25,619 fans turn up on day one of the first Test match in Adelaide ‘A’ tour ADELAIDE: Players and fans know my little buddy (Hughes) WELLINGTON: Big-hitting paid moving tribute to the life of would want is going out and play- batsman Jesse Ryder blew his Australia’s Phillip Hughes yes- ing cricket.” chance of reviving his inter- terday by doing what they said The Adelaide Oval crowd national career ahead of the he would have wanted: going out warmly applauded Clarke’s sen- World Cup by pulling out of last and playing cricket. timents in recognition of the month’s New Zealand ‘A’ tour, On the first day of their four- leading role he has played in the local media reported yesterday. Test series, the Australian and grieving process, during which he Ryder, who was omitted from Indian teams, both sporting black comforted Hughes’ family, deliv- New Zealand’s provisional squad arm bands, lined up in respect for ered a tribute at his funeral and for the tournament on Monday, the batsman who died after being acted as a pallbearer. had been handed a lifeline when struck by a short-pitched ball late Many of the 25,619 fans stopped he was named in the ‘A’ team for last month. at a makeshift memorial outside one-day matches to be played in The day began with players and the ground, adorned with flow- the United Arab Emirates but fans, some wiping tears from their ers and loving cards, numerous later pulled out citing personal eyes, standing and applauding in cricket bats lined up in a row. reasons. unison at the Adelaide Oval for a Fans around the world have The 30-year-old lefthander has symbolic 63 seconds -- represent- also placed bats outside their not played international cricket ing Hughes’s final unbeaten score front doors as a mark of respect. since being dropped for drinking -- in an emotional tribute to the The Australian players wore the night before a test against popular 25-year-old. Hughes’s Test cap number 408 India in February, the latest in a Hughes’ smiling face, wearing on their shirts for the match and long line of off-field disciplinary his baggy green cap, appeared both teams stood in reflection issues. everywhere, including on a mov- before a large 408 painted on the “We wanted him on the ‘A’ ing video tribute watched intently oval’s playing surface. tour to see how he goes around by both sides before the game got The rescheduled Adelaide Test the team and within the group,” under way. comes just days after the players Bruce Edgar, the national selec- Prominent broadcaster and gathered for his heart-wrench- tion general manager, told the former Australia captain Richie ing funeral at his home town Dominion Post. Benaud narrated the emotional of Macksville in northern New “When he pulled out he left us clip shown on the ground’s big South Wales. with no real information about screen, finishing with a poignant The popular batsman died on him and as a result we didn’t have “forever, rest in peace, son.” November 27 from bleeding on Tributes to the late Phillip Hughes are seen outside the Adelaide Oval on day one of the first Test match between enough conviction to warrant his Hughes’s close friend David the brain, two days after being selection. Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia, yesterday. Warner offered a fitting tribute, knocked unconscious by a bouncer “We weighed it all up and unleashing a signature century in and collapsing while batting for thought we needed to see more. a blistering knock with frequent South Australia against New We never got to see enough and glances skyward as he clubbed 145 South Wales in Sydney. as a result we cut him from the off 163 balls. His freakish death stunned 30,” he said. The only sour note of the day Australia, where cricket is con- ... back with a bouncer New Zealand squad: Corey saw skipper Michael Clarke sidered the national game, and Anderson, Hamish Bennett, forced to retire hurt on 60 due prompted a rescheduling of the SYDNEY: Sean Abbott, who delivered the ball Showing little emotion, he sent down four dot balls Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Neil to continuing back trouble with India series with Adelaide becom- that killed Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, before a short-pitched delivery that sailed well over Broom, Dean Brownlie, Colin de Australia reaching stumps at 354 ing the first Test ahead of the tra- bowled a bouncer in his opening over yesterday on ducking Queensland batsman Joe Burns. Grandhomme, Anton Devcich, for six. ditional series opener in Brisbane. his return to the ground where the freak accident NSW paid tribute to Hughes, who once played for Grant Elliott, Andrew Ellis, James Under blue skies, Hughes’ Virat Kohli, captaining India happened. that state, by wearing black armbands and “PJH 707” Franklin, Martin Guptill, Matt friends and colleagues said good- in Adelaide with regular skipper There had been fears that the 22-year-old fast on their shirts, a reference to the well-liked batsman Henry, Roneel Hira, Tom Latham, bye to a man whose death struck MS Dhoni out with a wrist injury, bowler may have been too traumatised to play again being their 707th representative. Mitchell McClenaghan, Brendon a nerve globally, triggering an offered his own personal tribute after Hughes died from being hit by one of his ris- Abbott’s return coincided with Australia facing McCullum, Nathan McCullum, outpouring of grief throughout to Hughes. ing balls at the Sydney Cricket Ground last month. India in the delayed first Test at Adelaide, where Kyle Mills, Adam Milne, Colin Australia and the cricketing “I knew Phillip, he was one of But Abbott has received widespread encourage- a number of tributes for Hughes were held before Munro, James Neesham, Rob world. the guys I spoke to more than ment and held his nerve in his first game back when play got under way. Hughes, 25, died on November Nicol, Luke Ronchi, Hamish Clarke, who was traumatised by most. He asked for my bat in a he was introduced into the New South Wales attack 27 from bleeding on the brain, two days after being Rutherford, Tim Southee, Ross the death of his close friend, said home game in Jaipur and I wish in the 13th over against Queensland in a domestic knocked unconscious by the Abbott bouncer, plung- Taylor, Daniel Vettori, BJ Watling, after winning the toss: “What I I’d given it to him.” REUTERS Sheffield Shield encounter. ing the cricket world into mourning. REUTERS Kane Williamson REUTERS 63 to stay Sohail happy to help special score, England says Warner cricketer ADELAIDE: David Warner Chris Jordan suspension-hit Pakistan said 63 will remain a special bowls score for Australian cricket- during a DUBAI: Pakistan’s newcomer ers as he dedicated his century practice Haris Sohail yesterday showed in the first Test to fallen team- session at confidence he can help his mate Phillip Hughes yesterday. the Pallekele team’s bowling which has been Warner’s inspired 145 off 163 International hit badly by the suspension of balls helped boost the hosts to Cricket ace spinner Saeed Ajmal and 354 for six at the end of day Stadium in all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez. one against India as Australia Pallekele The 25-year-old bowled ten returned to action following yesterday. overs for 39 runs before hitting Hughes’ funeral. The fifth an unbeaten career best 85 to The explosive left-hander said one day anchor Pakistan’s three-wicket he found it challenging when he win in the first one-day inter- reached 63, Hughes’ score when international national against New Zealand in he was fatally struck in the head between Sri Dubai on Monday. by a short-pitched ball in Sydney Lanka and His left-arm slow bowling ena- on November 25. England is bled Pakistan to overcome the loss The Adelaide Oval crowd scheduled of Hafeez who was suspended on sensed it too and broke out in for today. Sunday over illegal bowling action. sustained applause, as they had On Monday, Hafeez played as before the start of play with a batsman only with Sohail coming symbolic 63 seconds of clapping to the rescue as fifth bowler in the to honour Hughes. match, a cause of delight for the “It was quite tough when I youngster. was on 63 to actually get that “I am very happy to help momentum and (batting partner) Pakistan’s bowling,” said Sohail, Michael Clarke asked me if I was Senanayake, Williamson get who had bowled only 68 deliveries okay, and I was,” Warner said. in 57 first-class matches before “I had to step away for a cou- chucking all-clear Monday. ple of seconds to get the thought “I have been bowling in the nets process back again.” DUBAI: Sri Lanka’s Sachitra Senanayake and Kane Williamson for two to three hours daily and Asked if 63 will now hold a of New Zealand were cleared to resume bowling in international the spin bowling coach (Mushtaq special significance in Australia, cricket yesterday after their actions were declared legal. Ahmed), coach (Waqar Younis) Warner said: “In this generation I Both spinners underwent remedial work and re-tests of their bowl- and skipper (Misbah-ul Haq) all think 100 percent, it’s going to be ing after they were suspended earlier this year, during a crackdown gave me confidence and it was Pakistani spinner Haris Sohail delivers the ball during the first One with us for the rest of our careers. on illegal actions or “chucking”. a great encouragement,” said Day International cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand A lot of people would have raised “Since being reported earlier in the year, both bowlers have remod- Sohail. at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Monday. Pakistan won by their bats at 63 but in the back eled their bowling actions prior to applying to have their actions re- Pakistan have named both three wickets. of our minds we always are going tested,” an International Cricket Council (ICC) statement said. Hafeez and Ajmal in their pre- to look up there and know he’s “The results showed that the level of elbow extension measured for liminary 30-man squad for next played in Sharjah (December 12 he did very well with the ball,” (Hughes) going to be looking all deliveries bowled was now within the 15-degree level of tolerance year’s World Cup but would need and 14) and Abu Dhabi (December Misbah said. down on us. I am going to carry permitted under the ICC regulations.” extra help in bowling in case both 17 and 19). “We are going to try in the next that for the rest of my career.” Senanayake, 29, was reported during a one-day international on failed to get cleared. Meanwhile, Pakistan captain game and see how we can fill in He added: “It’s one of those Sri Lanka’s tour to England in June, and was suspended after a bio- Sohail hoped his match-win- Misbah has said that Hafeez’s that slot so at least we have a fifth things where you just have to keep mechanical test a month later. ning performance will help him bowling suspension had been an and sixth bowler so we can go into soldiering on and do your best. We Williamson, 24, was reported during a Test on New Zealand’s tour in future. issue for the side but was pleased the World Cup with that sort of know he’s always going to be with to the West Indies in June, and was also suspended a month later. “I am confident that my per- with the effort that Sohail put in combination where we have at us and he’s always going to be in Senanayake’s clearance is good news for Sri Lanka, whose plans formance will help me cement my as a part-time bowler in the first least six bowlers. the back of our minds as well.” for next year’s World Cup were badly hit by the spinner’s suspension. place in the team,” said Sohail, ODI. “That’s what we have to do Warner said he was in two But the ICC warned that umpires could still report both bowlers if who added a match-turning 110 Misbah said that while winning because after losing Hafeez in minds whether to celebrate with they believe they are using a suspicious action once again. runs for the seventh wicket with the five-ODI series was a goal for the bowling it’s necessary for our his trademark exuberant jump If reported within two years of the first case, bowlers are banned all-rounder Shahid Afridi who Pakistan, the focus was on the team to just have these batsmen upon reaching his 10th Test cen- for 12 months. made 61. bigger picture, particularly the who could really bowl and we are tury. “It was in the back of my Since the ICC launched a crackdown on “chucking” in June, 10 bowl- Their partnership helped kind of combination needed for looking forward. Ahmed Shehzad mind whether I should celebrate ers have been reported and six of them suspended. Extending the arm Pakistan recover from a precari- the 2015 World Cup in Australia. is bowling really well in the nets or not but I know what Hughesy’s more than 15 degrees is adjudged to give bowlers an unfair advantage. ous 124-6 to chase down the 247- “It’s a big issue for us and that’s and he has bowled a few overs in like and he would always have told Pakistan has been the worst hit in the crackdown, with their ace run target in 49.3 overs. why we’ve been trying and that’s the Test matches. Asad Shafiq me to keep jumping and keep spinner Saeed Ajmal and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez both sus- The remaining matches will be why we played Haris. I think also bowls.” REUTERS doing what I do.” REUTERS pended in what could affect the team’s World Cup chances. AFP WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 31

Kosovo set for Rio Games after Keen tussle on the cards gaining IOC membership

MONACO: Kosovo was granted full International Olympic in last round of ARRC Committee membership yes- terday, paving the way for the Balkan region’s first Games Parkes leads wildcard charge in the SuperSports 600cc category appearance at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. The IOC said it had started DOHA: The final round of reviewing the Kosovo file five the 2014 Petronas Asia Road years ago, a year after the region Racing Championship takes declared independence from place this weekend at the Losail Serbia in 2008. International Circuit in Qatar. This came almost a decade This is the fifth year the sea- after NATO went to war to halt son finale will be held under the A file picture of the Asia the massacre and expulsion of impressive floodlights that powers Dream Cup. The final round of Albanians by Serbian forces the entire Qatari circuit. the 2014 Petronas Asia Road waging a two-year counter- Last season at the desert circuit, Racing Championship takes insurgency under late strongman Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman took place this weekend at the Slobodan Milosevic. pole and won both SuperSports Losail International Circuit in “It was a very complicated 600cc races to become the sec- Qatar. situation,” said Sheikh Ahmad ond Malaysian after Chia Tuck BOTTOM: Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, head of the Cheong (2001) to win the pre- Al Attiyah, President of Association of National Olympic miere class title, beating Katsuaki Committees. Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Fujiwara and Mohd Zamri Baba. “I am proud that now there will Federation (QMMF) and Losial This year however, things be 2005 NOCs (in the IOC). are completely different with International Circuit General Belgrade refuses to recognise six riders in contention for Manager. Kosovo, saying the territory, the SuperSports 600cc title. which has a majority Albanian Separated by 37 points and with population, is a heartland of the 50 points up for grabs this week- Serbian nation and the country’s end, the Losail Circuit sets the Olympic committee launched a scene for an intense battle. protest in October when Kosovo Currently Fujiwara leads the was granted provisional IOC six contenders with 147 points recognition. but the BEET Kawasaki Racing start in the qualifying and fin- Circuit on the podium. Since Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim rider knows however, that he has ished fourth in Race 1 and second the developmental series was Thaci welcomed the news in not won a race since Suzuka in in Race 2. Joining Parkes on the introduced in 2012, the first two Pristina and even revealed the September and that is something grid includes former SuperSports champions were Japanese riders, name of the team’s flag bearer in he needs to put right if he is going 600cc rider and current Moto2 Hikari Okubo (2012) and Hiroki Rio. to bag his second SuperSports contender, Thitipong Warakorn Ono (2013). “Congratulations Kosovo and 600cc crown this weekend. (AP Honda Thailand) and “It is a pleasure to host the last all athletes,” Thaci said on his Arriving on a high would be Spanish National Championship round for Petronas Asia Road Facebook page. Japan’s Yuki Ito. The Petronas Moto2 Champion, Jesko Raffin Racing Championship at Losail “Our flag will wave at the Hong Leong Yamaha rider (AP Honda SAG Team). International Circuit. For all the Olympic Games in Rio and will be claimed a double win last time Organizers of the Asian motorsport fans it will be a great held by (judo champion) Majlinda out at the Buriram Circuit to Championship, Two Wheels weekend to enjoy again this event (Kelmendi).” slash Fujiwara’s lead to just seven Motor Racing Sdn Bhd at the Qatari track. It will be the Kosovo, which will also com- points. Promotions Director, Ron Hogg fifth consecutive year that Losail pete in the inaugural European Also in the mix are poten- said: “Parkes, Thitipong and International Circuit closures the Games in Baku, Azerbaijan next tial spoilers such as Mohd Raffin’s appearance is expected to last round of this championship year, is recognised as a country Zaqhwan Zaidi, Makoto Tamada, shake up the competition, putting and really hope to continue with by 108 of the 193 UN Member Tomoyoshi Koyama and Mohd a lot of pressure on potential this championship more years” States. Zamri Baba who are also in the SuperSports 600cc champions. It Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Kosovo’s Olympic Committee position to affect changes in the will be very interesting to see the Federation (QMMF) President was formed in 1992 with more outcome of the title hunt. outcome of this weekend’s battle.” and LIC General Manager, Nasser than 30 affiliated national feder- With several wildcard entries Meanwhile Gupita Kresna bin Khalifa Al Attiyah stated. ations, 13 of which are Olympic races are expected to be a thrill- is on the brink of clinching his On Friday and Saturday, free sports federations. ing affair in the SuperSports maiden Underbone 130cc title. The and qualifying practices will take Six of those -- table tennis, 600cc category. Kawasaki KYT Rextor Manual place from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. archery, judo, sailing, weightlift- Leading the wildcard charge Tech rider leads the overall stand- There will be two races for ing, and modern pentathlon -- are would be Broc Parkes. Best known ings with 148 points and needs to each category on Sunday, and full members of their respective for his success in the World secure another 20 points to take the first races will start at international federations. SuperSports Championship home the coveted crown. If he suc- 4:10pm for Asia Dream Cup, Olympic membership through (WSS) and a former Grand Prix ceeds, this will be the fifth consecu- 5:10pm for Underbone 130cc and a national Olympic Committee rider, Parkes will take to the grid tive year an Indonesian rider takes at 6:10pm for Supersport 600cc. allows athletes to compete in the with Akeno Speed Racing and home the underbone title. The second races are scheduled summer and winter Games while partner Japan’s Makoto Inagaki. In the Asia Dream Cup, at 8:10pm for Asia Dream Cup, also accessing IOC funds for the This however is not the Khairul Idham Pawi cemented 9:10pm for Underbone 130cc and development of sport in their Australian’s maiden entry in the his name in the history books as the Supersport 600cc race will region. Asian Championship. he became the first Malaysian to close the event at 10:10pm. Free Although IOC recognition usu- The 32-year old made a one-off clinch the Asia Dream Cup title entrance at the main grandstand ally is preceded by United Nations appearance in last season’s finale after finishing Race 1 and Race for the public. recognition of the state, it is not in Qatar to secure a front row 2 at the Chang International THE PENINSULA a prerequisite. REUTERS DGC gears for Commercial Bank Qatar Masters

DOHA: Every golf course is “If we were to build a course Championship course for such unique in its own way. Those The landscape of Doha Golf now, we would use a totally dif- a prestigious tournament as the courses fortunate enough to Club is inspired by the natu- ferent hybrid,” he added. Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. play host to a prestigious tour- ral topography of Qatar and “New turfs are more tolerant For the recreational golfer, nament on the European Tour features lakes, dunes and to saline water and soil, require playing a Championship course must stand out from the crowd sand traps. fewer fertilizers and water, and like Doha is an outstanding, if as they inevitably find them- as a result are far less expensive rather daunting, experience. selves under the microscope to maintain.” For those who take golf a little from the international golfing Myers acknowledges that it’s more seriously, however, driving community for a week every a thin line they have to walk in down the same fairways as Sergio year. maintaining the Doha Golf Club Garcia is a chance to pit their Doha Golf Club (DGC), home to fairways. talents against the best in the the prestigious Commercial Bank On the one hand, they try to get world. Abdullah Al Raisi, Chief Qatar Masters, is perhaps more the greens running as fast as pos- Executive Officer of Commercial unique than most, and it takes a sible for the Championship; but on Bank of Qatar, believes that play- world-class team of specialists to the other they have to be cautious ing the Doha Golf Club is an abso- prepare it for its moment in the of the prevailing windy conditions lute thrill. sun each year. to ensure that the course remains “Imagine standing on the “The Championship course has playable and that balls don’t oscil- same first tee from which Garcia been playing host to the Qatar late on the greens. hit his drive, or on the 18th Masters since its inception in “The Club’s dominant Bermuda green where he holed the putt 1998, and having been built 20 grass goes dormant as we to win the trophy; it’s a thrill- years ago, it is one of the oldest approach the winter,” Myers ing sensation for any golf lover! grass golf courses in the Middle explains. This course has seen the sport’s East,” says Chris Myers, General “It stops growing as rapidly best professionals compete on Manager of Doha Golf Club. as in the summer, which makes its turf over the past 18 years, Doha’s Championship course it difficult to present definitions and we look forward to hosting sits on a site of 150 hectares, around the course.” yet another star-studded event fairly unusual when compared to “To overcome this issue we at the 2015 Commercial Bank other courses in the region. The over-seed the whole course in Qatar Masters,” he said. landscape, inspired by the natu- October with rye grass (a type of The 18th Commercial Bank ral topography of Qatar, features Being located in the Gulf region, huge variation in golf course editions, and has been involved grass which is prevalent on many Qatar Masters golf tournament lakes, dunes and sand traps that the blazing hot days of summer grasses in the region now, but throughout the entire process of European courses) which adapts will be staged at Doha Golf Club form obstacles as well as bring- can reach temperatures as high when construction began in preparing the Championship golf perfectly to the Middle East’s from January 21 to 24. ing aesthetic characteristics to as 58 degrees centigrade, while 1995 at Doha, the choices of turf course in such conditions. winter temperatures.” The event is promoted by the the course. Spread over the entire winter seasons can cool down to grass capable of surviving these “Over the last ten to fifteen Obviously not many golf courses Qatar Golf Association (QGA), site are thousands of shrubs, trees chilling temperatures especially extremes in temperatures were years, there has been extensive have to undergo such a proc- the Qatar Olympic Committee and cacti that add to the natural at night time; the juxtaposition limited.” research into grass maintenance ess, and most other tournament (QOC), Doha Golf Club and rugged surroundings. of these variable conditions poses Besides managing the club, technology, which has resulted in venues don’t have to deal with Commercial Bank of Qatar and That being said, maintaining problems in maintaining the Myers has been the Tournament radical improvements to grass’ the extreme weather conditions sits at the heart of the European the Club’s greens presents sub- course. Director of the Commercial Bank ability to adapt to changing experienced in Qatar. An all-out Tour’s three-week Middle East stantial challenges. Myers explains: “There is a Qatar Masters for the past eight weather and extreme conditions.” effort is required to prepare a swing. THE PENINSULA Wednesday 10 December 2014 18 Safar 1436 Volume 19 Number 6275 Sport Price: QR2

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MONACO: The International Germany will bid for those as happened in the 2022 winter changes to reduce the cost of bid- Olympic Committee yester- Games with either Berlin or Games bidding process with four ding that can reach $100m for the day unveiled plans for a new Hamburg while a US city is also of six candidates dropping out summer Games. headquarters in Lausanne to expected to join the race. Bids over financial concerns or lack of German Olympic Sports accommodate growing staff and are also likely from Rome, Paris, public support. Confederation (DOSB) officials, centralise its operations by 2020. Budapest, Doha, Istanbul and an “We intend to launch this who will name their candidate The IOC said the new building, African city as well. invitation phase on January 15 city in March, said the January on the site of their current HQ on Potential bidders for the 2024 next year and contact all the date would not change anything the shores of Lake Geneva, would Summer Olympics will be invited national Olympic committees who for them. cost a total of $164.34m and would for a consultation with the IOC are in discussion about a poten- It would mean going with both provide more space for the grow- as early as next month, with the tial bid,” IOC President Thomas their concepts to the invitation ing organisation and its 450 staff. body looking to enforce new bid- Bach said. phase which would also help them The IOC, which has added staff ding rules quickly. “We will be very open. We will decide which one to pick, they in the past year and expects more So far, only Germany has offi- offer them either a meeting in said. personnel to join with the creation cially announced it would sub- Lausanne or send a technical Bach also ruled out re-open- of an Olympic TV channel, said it mit a bid with either Berlin or delegation to the potential host ing the 2022 Games race after a would take out a 20-year loan for Hamburg. city. This is not an evaluation. suggestion by IOC member Dick the construction, expected to be The invitation phase, intro- It’s up to potential candidate cit- Pound, saying that Kazakhstan’s completed in six years, despite duced as part of 40 recommen- ies to raise the topics they think Almaty and Beijing — the only having its own reserves of about dations approved by the IOC on would be worthwhile raising at two left — deserved to be where half a billion dollars. Monday, aims to improve com- this point in time.” they are as they stayed in while The IOC Session, on its munication between the cities The invitation phase is non- others dropped out. final day in Monaco, also chose and the IOC with respect to their binding and the IOC aims to “You have always an advantage Swiss President Didier Burkhalter (left) and International Olympic Peruvian capital Lima as the host Games concept. turn the procedure into a more if you stay in competition. You Committee President Thomas Bach attend the 127th IOC session, in of their 2017 session that will elect The Olympic body is desper- city-friendly affair rather than a cannot win if you don’t stay in Monaco on Monday. the host city for the 2024 summer ate to avoid cities withdrawing straightforward tender process. the competition,” Bach said. Olympics. midway through the campaign, The IOC has also approved AGENCIES

Pele leaves Warner scores fine ton on hospital after health scare SAO PAULO: A cheerful Pele left hospital yesterday after a month of treatment for kidney stones and a urinary tract infec- emotional day for Aussies tion, joking that he was fit again and preparing to play for Brazil in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Clarke retires hurt on 60, India capture late wickets to gain hope Janeiro. The 74-year old former Santos and Brazil striker spent several ADELAIDE: David Warner score a 100 was fantastic. It’s one days in intensive care this month paid moving tribute to Phillip Scoreboard of those things that you have to but said he was not afraid of dying Hughes in compiling a brilliant keep soldiering.” thanks to his home town of Three century, but Australia’s joy was Australia (I innings): He raised his bat and head to Hearts. tempered with another injury C Rogers c Dhawan b I Sharma ...... 9 the sky after reaching 50 and “I got the chills but I’ve felt that to captain Michael Clarke on D Warner c I Sharma b K Sharma ...... 145 63 runs, Hughes’ final score for before and I was not to know it an emotional opening day of S Watson c Dhawan b Aaron ...... 14 South Australia, and did so again was an infection,” he said of the the first Test against India M Clarke (retd hurt) ...... 60 after leaping for joy upon bringing moment a few weeks ago when he yesterday. S Smith (batting) ...... 72 up his century. was taken to hospital. Warner’s sparkling 145 from M Marsh c Kohli b Aaron ...... 41 Clarke had moved serenely to “I was worried. But I can’t say 163 balls had the hosts off to a N Lyon b Shami ...... 3 60 in tandem with Warner before I was afraid of dying because I am flying start at a sun-drenched B Haddin c Saha b Shami ...... 0 he twisted to avoid a short ball a man of Three Hearts. Adelaide Oval, and though India Extras (LB-4, W-4, NB-2) ...... 10 from Ishant Sharma and imme- “Rest assured, I am already captured a flurry of late wickets, Total (for 6 wkts) ...... 354 diately lay down to stretch. preparing for the Olympics,” he Steven Smith added an unbeaten Fall of wickets: 1-50, 2-88, 3-258, 4-345, Minutes later he trudged off joked at a news conference shortly 72 after tea to push Australia to 5-352, 6-354. with medical staff, casting a pall before leaving the hospital. 354-6 at stumps. Bowling: Shami 17.2-1-83-2 (1w); Aaron over the crowd of more than “In the Olympics three over- A day that began solemnly with 17-1-95-2 (2nb, 3w); I Sharma 20-4-56-1; K 25,000. age players are permitted and I a slew of tributes to Hughes ended Sharma 23-1-89-1; Vijay 12-3-27-0. The opening match of the four- am one of them.” with grave concerns over the fit- India: S Dhawan, M Vijay, C A Pujara, V Kohli, Test series was originally sched- Doctors said Pele would have ness of Clarke, who retired hurt A M Rahane, R G Sharma, W P Saha, K V uled in Brisbane but was delayed to spend a week to 10 days tak- on 60 with a lower back injury. Sharma, Mohammed Shami, I Sharma, V R and switched to Adelaide to give ing it easy and would undergo Having raced to be fit for Aaron. players time to mourn. physiotherapy. the match after suffering a On a day of tributes, both Pele had surgery on his hip last third hamstring strain in three Lyon was bowled for three by teams wore black armbands and year and was walking gingerly as months, Clarke’s new injury will Mohammed Shami before wick- Hughes was named an honorary he left the hospital. raise questions over his manage- etkeeper Brad Haddin was caught “13th man” in Australia’s squad. He now devotes most of his ment, and whether sentimentality behind for a duck, bringing the Following a video tribute nar- time to business ventures and trumped sense in his selection for day to a close. rated by iconic Australian com- underwent surgery to remove the match. Warner took to the Indian mentator Richie Benaud, the kidney stones on Nov. 13, but Batsman Virat Kohli, who pacemen with gusto, clubbing a crowd stood and applauded for was readmitted 10 days later replaced the injured Mahendra four off the first ball and crunch- 63 seconds. with a urinary tract infection that Singh Dhoni as India captain, ing another 18 for the day. Hughes’s death prompted required dialysis. At one point, he lost the all-important toss and The pugnacious 28-year-old a debate about the use of the was moved into a hospital wing watched his bowlers toil for the was fielding when Hughes was bouncer, but paceman Aaron used for more intensive care. most part on an unhelpful wicket. struck down by a short ball in a bowled the first in the fourth over, Pele only has one kidney hav- After Warner was caught in domestic match and he paid trib- a sizzling 145kph delivery that ing had the other removed in the the deep when slogging debutant ute to his former team-mate on drew applause from the crowd. 1970s when he played for New leg-spinner Karn Sharma, Smith several milestones. Karn Sharma said India had York Cosmos. and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh “I was proud of the guys firstly been buoyed by the late wickets. The three-times World Cup added another 87 runs before the just to be able to walk on to “It was very good for us that we winner, who is widely regarded latter was caught behind off the the ground today,” Warner told came back in the last session,” he as the greatest ever soccer player, bowling of paceman Varun Aaron. reporters. said. “We are back in the game.” thanked his doctors and the fans Night-watchman Nathan “For me to knuckle down and REUTERS who sent him good wishes. “I would like to thank all those who sent messages, from China, Pakistan, almost every country in Europe, I didn’t know that they were all paying attention to my situation,” he told scores of reporters and a national TV audience. “It is very gratifying.” Australia’s David Warner celebrates after reaching his century on the first Pele won World Cup medals day of the first Test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970 Oval yesterday. LEFT: Australian captain Michael Clarke receives treatment and 45 titles, including two world after being injured yesterday. club championships, with Santos. REUTERS